2 Peter 3:4

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

“Why has the promise of a coming Messiah [not been fulfilled yet]? After all, since the time our ancestors died, everything has continued the same, even since the beginning of creation!”

Cross References

Luke 12:45

But if that slave should think to himself, ‘My master will not be back soon,’ and then becomes physically abusive to his men and women servants, and eats and drinks and gets drunk,

Matthew 24:48

But if that slave, with evil intent, should think to himself, ‘My master will not be back very soon,’

1 Thessalonians 2:19

For what is [the basis of] our hope, or joy, or crown of honor in the presence of the Lord Jesus when He comes back? [Note: By “crown” Paul alludes to the laurel wreath awarded to the victor in an athletic contest]. Will it not be you people?

Mark 13:19

There will be great trouble during those days, such as had never been from the beginning of God’s creation until the present, or even will be [in the days to come].

Revelation 3:14

“Write [this] to the angel of the church at Laodicia: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the source [or, ruler] of God’s creation [See John 1:3; Heb. 1:1-2]:

Mark 10:6

But from the beginning of creation God made mankind male and female.

Matthew 24:28

Wherever there is a dead body, [you can expect to see] vultures gathered there. [Note: This may mean that such a significant event as the coming of Christ would surely not go unnoticed].

Matthew 16:27

For the Son of man will return in the splendor of His Father, accompanied by His angels. Then He will reward or punish every person in proportion to what he has done [with his life].

Matthew 16:28

It is true when I tell you; some of those standing here will not die before they see the Son of man coming in His kingdom.”

Acts 7:60

Then he kneeled down and called out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold them responsible for this sin [of killing me].” And when he said this he fell asleep [in death].

2 Peter 3:12

[while] looking forward to, and earnestly desiring the day of God to come, when the heavens will be set ablaze and dissolved by fire, and the elements [See verse 10] will melt with intense heat.