2 Peter 1:21
2 Peter · New Testament · Chapter 1
“For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.”2 Peter 1:21
What Does 2 Peter 1:21 Mean?
2 Peter 1:21 is found in the book of 2 Peter, chapter 1, verse 21 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Peter 1:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Timothy 3:15“And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.”2 Samuel 23:2“The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.”1 Peter 1:11“Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.”Luke 1:70“As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began:”Acts 1:16“Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.”Hebrews 3:7“Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice,”Acts 3:18“But those things, which God before had shewed by the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he hath so fulfilled.”Hebrews 10:15“Whereof the Holy Ghost also is a witness to us: for after that he had said before,”Matthew 10:20“For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.”John 14:26“But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”Revelation 19:10“And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”Numbers 16:28“And Moses said, Hereby ye shall know that the LORD hath sent me to do all these works; for I have not done them of mine own mind.”Mark 12:36“For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The LORD said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.”Psalms 45:1“My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer.”Acts 28:25“And when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, after that Paul had spoken one word, Well spake the Holy Ghost by Esaias the prophet unto our fathers,”Psalms 116:10“I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted:”Micah 3:7“Then shall the seers be ashamed, and the diviners confounded: yea, they shall all cover their lips; for there is no answer of God.”Joshua 14:6“Then the children of Judah came unto Joshua in Gilgal: and Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite said unto him, Thou knowest the thing that the LORD said unto Moses the man of God concerning me and thee in Kadeshbarnea.”1 Kings 13:1“And, behold, there came a man of God out of Judah by the word of the LORD unto Bethel: and Jeroboam stood by the altar to burn incense.”1 Kings 17:18“And she said unto Elijah, What have I to do with thee, O thou man of God? art thou come unto me to call my sin to remembrance, and to slay my son?”
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