2 Peter 2:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Peter 2:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Peter 2:8 is a verse from the book of 2 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "(For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Peter 2:8 — KJV
“(For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds;)”
— 2 Peter 2:8 (KJV)
2 Peter 2:8 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 2:8
“And this shall be a statute for ever unto you: that in the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, ye shall afflict your souls, and do no work at all, whether it be one of your own country, or a stranger that sojourneth among you:”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:8: among, soul, day
“For whatsoever soul it be that shall not be afflicted in that same day, he shall be cut off from among his people.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:8: among, soul, day
“And whatsoever soul it be that doeth any work in that same day, the same soul will I destroy from among his people.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:8: among, soul, day
“He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil; righteously: Heb. in righteousnesses uprightly: Heb. uprightnesses oppressions: or, deceits blood: Heb. bloods”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:8: righteous, seeing, hearing
“And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden. cool: Heb. wind”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:8: among, day
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