2 Peter 3:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Peter 3:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Peter 3:16 is a verse from the book of 2 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which the..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Peter 3:16 — KJV
“As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.”
— 2 Peter 3:16 (KJV)
2 Peter 3:16 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 3:16
“And it came to pass after these things, that it was told Abraham, saying, Behold, Milcah, she hath also born children unto thy brother Nahor;”
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“And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.”
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“After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come.”
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“As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.”
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“Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.”
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