2 Peter 1:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Peter 1:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Peter 1:19 is a verse from the book of 2 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dar..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Peter 1:19 — KJV
“We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:”
— 2 Peter 1:19 (KJV)
2 Peter 1:19 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 1:19
“But Jonathan Saul's son delighted much in David: and Jonathan told David, saying, Saul my father seeketh to kill thee: now therefore, I pray thee, take heed to thyself until the morning, and abide in a secret place, and hide thyself:”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:19: take, heed, light
“Let the stars of the twilight thereof be dark; let it look for light, but have none; neither let it see the dawning of the day: the dawning...: Heb. the eyelids of the morning”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:19: light, dark, day
“And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also. to rule the day...: Heb. for the rule of the day, etc.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:19: also, light, day
“They saw not one another, neither rose any from his place for three days: but all the children of Israel had light in their dwellings.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:19: well, light, place
“And Pharaoh said unto him, Get thee from me, take heed to thyself, see my face no more; for in that day thou seest my face thou shalt die.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:19: more, take, heed
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