2 Peter 2:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Peter 2:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Peter 2:20 is a verse from the book of 2 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Peter 2:20 — KJV
“For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.”
— 2 Peter 2:20 (KJV)
2 Peter 2:20 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 2:20
“And he said, Blessed be thou of the LORD, my daughter: for thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:20: lord, latter, end
“So the LORD blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning: for he had fourteen thousand sheep, and six thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand she asses.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:20: lord, latter, end
“First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:20: world, through, jesus
“I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:20: through, lord, jesus
“But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:20: through, lord, jesus
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