2 Peter 3:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Peter 3:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Peter 3:6 is a verse from the book of 2 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Peter 3:6 — KJV
“Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:”
— 2 Peter 3:6 (KJV)
2 Peter 3:6 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 3:6
“Then the channels of waters were seen, and the foundations of the world were discovered at thy rebuke, O LORD, at the blast of the breath of thy nostrils.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:6: world, then, water
“Then said he unto me, These waters issue out toward the east country, and go down into the desert, and go into the sea: which being brought forth into the sea, the waters shall be healed. desert: or, plain”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:6: then, being, water
“And a river went out of Eden to water the garden; and from thence it was parted, and became into four heads.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:6: then, water
“But the dove found no rest for the sole of her foot, and she returned unto him into the ark, for the waters were on the face of the whole earth: then he put forth his hand, and took her, and pulled her in unto him into the ark. pulled...: Heb. caused her to come”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:6: then, water
“And they said, We cannot, until all the flocks be gathered together, and till they roll the stone from the well's mouth; then we water the sheep.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:6: then, water
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