2 Peter 2:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Peter 2:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Peter 2:5 is a verse from the book of 2 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Peter 2:5 — KJV
“And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly;”
— 2 Peter 2:5 (KJV)
2 Peter 2:5 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 2:5
“And Noah was six hundred years old when the flood of waters was upon the earth.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:5: old, noah, flood
“Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:5: old, world, ungodly
“Thou meetest him that rejoiceth and worketh righteousness, those that remember thee in thy ways: behold, thou art wroth; for we have sinned: in those is continuance, and we shall be saved.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:5: old, saved, righteousness
“By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith. moved...: or, being wary”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:5: world, noah, righteousness
“And Noah was five hundred years old: and Noah begat Shem, Ham, and Japheth.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:5: old, noah
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