2 Peter 1:10
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Peter 1:10 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Peter 1:10 is a verse from the book of 2 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye sha..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Peter 1:10 — KJV
“Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:”
— 2 Peter 1:10 (KJV)
2 Peter 1:10 in Context — About the Book of 2 Peter
2 Peter is a dying apostle's reminder service: God's divine power has already given us everything needed for life and godliness through precious promises. It warns against scoffers and false teachers, explains the Lord's patience — not slow but not willing that any perish — and calls us to grow in grace.
Cross-References for 2 Peter 1:10
“And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:10: give, these, things
“But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:10: rather, brethren, things
“And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort. faithful: or, believing”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:10: rather, brethren, these
“Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:10: wherefore, brethren, make
“And I will make thy seed to multiply as the stars of heaven, and will give unto thy seed all these countries; and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed;”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:10: give, make, these
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