2 Peter 3:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Peter 3:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Peter 3:5 is a verse from the book of 2 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Peter 3:5 — KJV
“For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water: standing: Gr. consisting”
— 2 Peter 3:5 (KJV)
2 Peter 3:5 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 3:5
“Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens is the LORD'S thy God, the earth also, with all that therein is.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:5: god, heavens, old
“But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:5: god, heavens, old
“But will God in very deed dwell with men on the earth? behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house which I have built!”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:5: god, heavens, old
“And, behold, the glory of the God of Israel came from the way of the east: and his voice was like a noise of many waters: and the earth shined with his glory.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:5: god, old, earth
“Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD:”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:5: word, god, old
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