2 Peter 2:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Peter 2:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Peter 2:19 is a verse from the book of 2 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the s..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Peter 2:19 — KJV
“While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage.”
— 2 Peter 2:19 (KJV)
2 Peter 2:19 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 2:19
“But ye turned and polluted my name, and caused every man his servant, and every man his handmaid, whom ye had set at liberty at their pleasure, to return, and brought them into subjection, to be unto you for servants and for handmaids.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:19: liberty, servants, whom
“And Moses said unto the people, Remember this day, in which ye came out from Egypt, out of the house of bondage; for by strength of hand the LORD brought you out from this place: there shall no leavened bread be eaten. bondage: Heb. servants”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:19: servants, brought, bondage
“I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. bondage: Heb. servants”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:19: servants, brought, bondage
“For unto me the children of Israel are servants; they are my servants whom I brought forth out of the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:19: servants, whom, brought
“I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage. bondage: Heb. servants”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:19: servants, brought, bondage
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