2 Peter 2:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Peter 2:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Peter 2:2 is a verse from the book of 2 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. pernicious ways..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Peter 2:2 — KJV
“And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. pernicious ways: or, lascivious ways, as some copies read”
— 2 Peter 2:2 (KJV)
2 Peter 2:2 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 2:2
“And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, There is yet one man, by whom we may enquire of the LORD: but I hate him; for he never prophesied good unto me, but always evil: the same is Micaiah the son of Imla. And Jehoshaphat said, Let not the king say so.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:2: ways, whom, way
“Be ye not as your fathers, unto whom the former prophets have cried, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Turn ye now from your evil ways, and from your evil doings: but they did not hear, nor hearken unto me, saith the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:2: ways, whom, way
“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: fear: or, reverence”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:2: ways, reason, way
“Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment: speak: Heb. answer”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:2: many, follow, evil
“And that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams, shall be put to death; because he hath spoken to turn you away from the LORD your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed you out of the house of bondage, to thrust thee out of the way which the LORD thy God commanded thee to walk in. So shalt thou put the evil away from the midst of thee. to turn...: Heb. revolt against the LORD”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:2: way, evil, spoken
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