2 Peter 3:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Peter 3:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Peter 3:2 is a verse from the book of 2 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apos..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Peter 3:2 — KJV
“That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:”
— 2 Peter 3:2 (KJV)
2 Peter 3:2 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 3:2
“But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ;”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:2: words, spoken, before
“And it shall be upon Aaron's forehead, that Aaron may bear the iniquity of the holy things, which the children of Israel shall hallow in all their holy gifts; and it shall be always upon his forehead, that they may be accepted before the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:2: may, before, holy
“And the priest shall wave them for a wave offering before the LORD: this is holy for the priest, with the wave breast and heave shoulder: and after that the Nazarite may drink wine.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:2: may, before, holy
“Specially the day that thou stoodest before the LORD thy God in Horeb, when the LORD said unto me, Gather me the people together, and I will make them hear my words, that they may learn to fear me all the days that they shall live upon the earth, and that they may teach their children.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:2: may, words, before
“And to make thee high above all nations which he hath made, in praise, and in name, and in honour; and that thou mayest be an holy people unto the LORD thy God, as he hath spoken.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:2: may, spoken, holy
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