2 Peter 2:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Peter 2:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Peter 2:9 is a verse from the book of 2 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be p..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Peter 2:9 — KJV
“The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:”
— 2 Peter 2:9 (KJV)
2 Peter 2:9 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 2:9
“Behold, this day thine eyes have seen how that the LORD had delivered thee to day into mine hand in the cave: and some bade me kill thee: but mine eye spared thee; and I said, I will not put forth mine hand against my lord; for he is the LORD'S anointed.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:9: lord, how, deliver
“And thou hast shewed this day how that thou hast dealt well with me: forasmuch as when the LORD had delivered me into thine hand, thou killedst me not. delivered: Heb. shut up”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:9: lord, how, deliver
“The just LORD is in the midst thereof; he will not do iniquity: every morning doth he bring his judgment to light, he faileth not; but the unjust knoweth no shame. every...: Heb. morning by morning”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:9: lord, knoweth, unjust
“But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:9: godly, reserve, day
“And he said unto him, My lord knoweth that the children are tender, and the flocks and herds with young are with me: and if men should overdrive them one day, all the flock will die.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 2:9: lord, knoweth, day
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