2 Peter 3:15
2 Peter · New Testament · Chapter 3
“And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you;”2 Peter 3:15
What Does 2 Peter 3:15 Mean?
2 Peter 3:15 is found in the book of 2 Peter, chapter 3, verse 15 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Patience, Salvation, and Grace.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Peter 3:15 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
2 Peter 3:9“The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”Romans 2:4“Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?”Isaiah 30:18“And therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you, and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for the LORD is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for him.”1 Timothy 1:16“Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.”Romans 15:5“Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:”Daniel 12:3“And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.”Jeremiah 50:20“In those days, and in that time, saith the LORD, the iniquity of Israel shall be sought for, and there shall be none; and the sins of Judah, and they shall not be found: for I will pardon them whom I reserve.”1 Peter 3:20“Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.”James 3:17“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.”Proverbs 2:6“For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.”Luke 21:15“For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.”John 8:11“She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.”James 1:5“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”Revelation 2:21“And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not.”Isaiah 42:14“I have long time holden my peace; I have been still, and refrained myself: now will I cry like a travailing woman; I will destroy and devour at once.”Acts 15:25“It seemed good unto us, being assembled with one accord, to send chosen men unto you with our beloved Barnabas and Paul,”2 Corinthians 11:6“But though I be rude in speech, yet not in knowledge; but we have been throughly made manifest among you in all things.”1 Kings 3:12“Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.”1 Kings 3:28“And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do judgment.”1 Kings 4:29“And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.”
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