2 Peter 2:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Peter 2:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Peter 2:3 is a verse from the book of 2 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time linger..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Peter 2:3 — KJV
“And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.”
— 2 Peter 2:3 (KJV)
2 Peter 2:3 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 2:3
“Now there was no smith found throughout all the land of Israel: for the Philistines said, Lest the Hebrews make them swords or spears:”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:3: through, words, make
“So they established a decree to make proclamation throughout all Israel, from Beersheba even to Dan, that they should come to keep the passover unto the LORD God of Israel at Jerusalem: for they had not done it of a long time in such sort as it was written.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:3: through, make, long
“But if ye will not make known unto me the dream, there is but one decree for you: for ye have prepared lying and corrupt words to speak before me, till the time be changed: therefore tell me the dream, and I shall know that ye can shew me the interpretation thereof.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:3: words, make, now
“For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:3: covetousness, words, now
“And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, I the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:3: words, make, now
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