2 Peter 2:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Peter 2:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Peter 2:11 is a verse from the book of 2 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord. them: s..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Peter 2:11 — KJV
“Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord. them: some read, themselves”
— 2 Peter 2:11 (KJV)
2 Peter 2:11 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 2:11
“When the LORD thy God shall bring thee into the land whither thou goest to possess it, and hath cast out many nations before thee, the Hittites, and the Girgashites, and the Amorites, and the Canaanites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites, seven nations greater and mightier than thou;”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:11: greater, might, bring
“And said unto them, Ye shall not bring in the captives hither: for whereas we have offended against the LORD already, ye intend to add more to our sins and to our trespass: for our trespass is great, and there is fierce wrath against Israel.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:11: whereas, bring, against
“Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:11: bring, railing, accusation
“And Moses besought the LORD his God, and said, LORD, why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people, which thou hast brought forth out of the land of Egypt with great power, and with a mighty hand? the LORD: Heb. the face of the LORD”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:11: power, might, against
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Bring Aaron's rod again before the testimony, to be kept for a token against the rebels; and thou shalt quite take away their murmurings from me, that they die not. rebels: Heb. children of rebellion”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:11: bring, against, before
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