2 Peter 2:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Peter 2:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Peter 2:1 is a verse from the book of 2 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Peter 2:1 — KJV
“But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.”
— 2 Peter 2:1 (KJV)
2 Peter 2:1 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 2:1
“And bringeth it not unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, to offer it unto the LORD; even that man shall be cut off from among his people.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:1: among, people, even
“I will also vex the hearts of many people, when I shall bring thy destruction among the nations, into the countries which thou hast not known. vex: Heb. provoke to anger, or, grief”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:1: also, among, people
“At that time will I bring you again, even in the time that I gather you: for I will make you a name and a praise among all people of the earth, when I turn back your captivity before your eyes, saith the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:1: among, people, even
“And Moses said unto the LORD, See, thou sayest unto me, Bring up this people: and thou hast not let me know whom thou wilt send with me. Yet thou hast said, I know thee by name, and thou hast also found grace in my sight.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:1: also, people, bring
“And bringeth it not unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, to offer an offering unto the LORD before the tabernacle of the LORD; blood shall be imputed unto that man; he hath shed blood; and that man shall be cut off from among his people:”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:1: among, people, bring
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