2 Peter 1:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Peter 1:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Peter 1:16 is a verse from the book of 2 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Ch..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Peter 1:16 — KJV
“For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.”
— 2 Peter 1:16 (KJV)
2 Peter 1:16 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 1:16
“Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:16: made, lord, jesus
“Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:16: made, lord, jesus
“So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ: coming: Gr. revelation”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:16: coming, lord, jesus
“In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:16: power, lord, jesus
“For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? rejoicing: or, glorying?”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:16: coming, lord, jesus
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