2 Peter 3:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Peter 3:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Peter 3:18 is a verse from the book of 2 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Ame..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Peter 3:18 — KJV
“But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.”
— 2 Peter 3:18 (KJV)
2 Peter 3:18 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 3:18
“That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: in...: or, for the acknowledgement”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:18: knowledge, lord, jesus
“Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:18: grace, lord, jesus
“To the only wise God, our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:18: saviour, glory, both
“For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:18: knowledge, lord, saviour
“And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:18: grow, knowledge, lord
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