2 Peter 3:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Peter 3:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Peter 3:17 is a verse from the book of 2 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wic..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Peter 3:17 — KJV
“Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.”
— 2 Peter 3:17 (KJV)
2 Peter 3:17 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 3:17
“A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:17: before, led, wicked
“And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them. straight: Heb. into straightness”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:17: know, these, things
“And none considereth in his heart, neither is there knowledge nor understanding to say, I have burned part of it in the fire; yea, also I have baked bread upon the coals thereof; I have roasted flesh, and eaten it: and shall I make the residue thereof an abomination? shall I fall down to the stock of a tree? considereth...: Heb. setteth to his heart the stock...: Heb. that which comes of a tree?”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:17: know, also, led
“And when Felix heard these things, having more perfect knowledge of that way, he deferred them, and said, When Lysias the chief captain shall come down, I will know the uttermost of your matter.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:17: know, these, things
“For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:17: know, these, things
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