2 Peter 3:16
2 Peter · New Testament · Chapter 3
“As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.”2 Peter 3:16
What Does 2 Peter 3:16 Mean?
2 Peter 3:16 is found in the book of 2 Peter, chapter 3, verse 16 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 3:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Hebrews 5:11“Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing.”James 1:8“A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.”2 Peter 2:14“Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:”Matthew 15:6“And honour not his father or his mother, he shall be free. Thus have ye made the commandment of God of none effect by your tradition.”Psalms 56:5“Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil.”Philippians 3:19“Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)”Proverbs 1:6“To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.”Jeremiah 23:36“And the burden of the LORD shall ye mention no more: for every man’s word shall be his burden; for ye have perverted the words of the living God, of the LORD of hosts our God.”Matthew 22:29“Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.”Romans 8:1“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”Genesis 49:4“Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel; because thou wentest up to thy father’s bed; then defiledst thou it: he went up to my couch.”Isaiah 28:13“But the word of the LORD was unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little; that they might go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken.”Habakkuk 1:4“Therefore the law is slacked, and judgment doth never go forth: for the wicked doth compass about the righteous; therefore wrong judgment proceedeth.”Matthew 15:3“But he answered and said unto them, Why do ye also transgress the commandment of God by your tradition?”2 Timothy 3:5“Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.”1 Peter 2:6“Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.”1 Peter 2:8“And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.”2 Peter 2:1“But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.”Jude 1:4“For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.”2 Kings 1:1“Then Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab.”
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