2 Peter 1:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Peter 1:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Peter 1:9 is a verse from the book of 2 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old s..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Peter 1:9 — KJV
“But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.”
— 2 Peter 1:9 (KJV)
2 Peter 1:9 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 1:9
“And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:9: these, things, afar
“And it came to pass after these things, that it was told Abraham, saying, Behold, Milcah, she hath also born children unto thy brother Nahor;”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:9: these, things, hath
“He is thy praise, and he is thy God, that hath done for thee these great and terrible things, which thine eyes have seen.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:9: these, things, see
“But his wife said unto him, If the LORD were pleased to kill us, he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands, neither would he have shewed us all these things, nor would as at this time have told us such things as these.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:9: these, things, off
“Then he said, What title is that that I see? And the men of the city told him, It is the sepulchre of the man of God, which came from Judah, and proclaimed these things that thou hast done against the altar of Bethel.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 1:9: these, things, see
Pray 2 Peter 1:9
Generate a Prayer from 2 Peter 1:9
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse