2 Peter 3:7
2 Peter · New Testament · Chapter 3
“But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.”2 Peter 3:7
What Does 2 Peter 3:7 Mean?
2 Peter 3:7 is found in the book of 2 Peter, chapter 3, verse 7 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 Heaven & Hell, and Judgment.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 2 Peter 3:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 24:35“Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.”2 Peter 3:10“But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.”Malachi 4:1“For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the LORD of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch.”2 Peter 2:9“The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:”Isaiah 51:6“Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished.”2 Peter 3:12“Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?”Revelation 20:11“And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.”2 Thessalonians 1:8“In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:”1 Peter 4:18“And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?”Acts 17:31“Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.”Revelation 21:1“And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.”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 Thessalonians 1:7“And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels,”Luke 21:33“Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.”Genesis 9:11“And I will establish my covenant with you; neither shall all flesh be cut off any more by the waters of a flood; neither shall there any more be a flood to destroy the earth.”Job 24:1“Why, seeing times are not hidden from the Almighty, do they that know him not see his days?”Daniel 7:9“I beheld till the thrones were cast down, and the Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool: his throne was like the fiery flame, and his wheels as burning fire.”Matthew 25:41“Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:”Acts 2:20“The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come:”Romans 2:5“But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;”
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