2 Peter 1:16

God's Word

When we apostles told you about the powerful coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, we didn’t base our message on clever myths that we made up. Rather, we witnessed his majesty with our own eyes.

Cross References

Malachi 3:2

But who will be able to endure the day he comes? Who will be able to survive on the day he appears? He is like a purifying fire and like a cleansing soap.

Malachi 4:5

“I’m going to send you the prophet Elijah before that very terrifying day of the Lord comes.

Matthew 16:27

The Son of Man will come with his angels in his Father’s glory. Then he will pay back each person based on what that person has done.

Matthew 16:28

I can guarantee this truth: Some people who are standing here will not die until they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.”

Matthew 17:1

After six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John (the brother of James) and led them up a high mountain where they could be alone.

Matthew 24:27

The Son of Man will come again just as lightning flashes from east to west.

Matthew 24:3

As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, his disciples came to him privately and said, “Tell us, when will this happen? What will be the sign that you are coming again, and when will the world come to an end?”

Matthew 28:18

When Jesus came near, he spoke to them. He said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.

Mark 13:26

“Then people will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory.

Mark 14:62

Jesus answered, “Yes, I am, and you will see the Son of Man in the honored position—the one next to God the Father on the heavenly throne. He will be coming with the clouds of heaven.”

Luke 1:2

They received their information from those who had been eyewitnesses and servants of God’s word from the beginning, and they passed it on to us.

Luke 9:43

Everyone was amazed to see God’s wonderful power. Everyone was amazed at all the things that Jesus was doing. So he said to his disciples,

John 1:14

The Word became human and lived among us. We saw his glory. It was the glory that the Father shares with his only Son, a glory full of kindness  and truth.

John 17:2

After all, you’ve given him authority over all humanity so that he can give eternal life to all those you gave to him.

Romans 1:4

In his spiritual, holy nature he was declared the Son of God. This was shown in a powerful way when he came back to life.

1 Corinthians 1:17

Christ didn’t send me to baptize. Instead, he sent me to spread the Good News. I didn’t use intellectual arguments. That would have made the cross of Christ lose its meaning.

1 Corinthians 1:23

but our message is that Christ was crucified. This offends Jewish people and makes no sense to people who are not Jewish.

1 Corinthians 1:7

Therefore, you don’t lack any gift as you wait eagerly for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed.

1 Corinthians 2:1

Brothers and sisters, when I came to you, I didn’t speak about God’s mystery  as if it were some kind of brilliant message or wisdom.

1 Corinthians 2:4

I didn’t speak my message with persuasive intellectual arguments. I spoke my message with a show of spiritual power

1 Corinthians 5:4

When you have gathered together, I am with you in spirit. Then, in the name of our Lord Jesus, and with his power,

2 Corinthians 2:17

At least we don’t go around selling an impure word of God like many others. The opposite is true. As Christ’s spokesmen and in God’s presence, we speak the pure message that comes from God.

2 Corinthians 4:2

Instead, we have refused to use secret and shameful ways. We don’t use tricks, and we don’t distort God’s word. As God watches, we clearly reveal the truth to everyone. This is our ⌞letter of⌟ recommendation.

Ephesians 4:14

Then we will no longer be little children, tossed and carried about by all kinds of teachings that change like the wind. We will no longer be influenced by people who use cunning and clever strategies to lead us astray.

Philippians 3:21

Through his power to bring everything under his authority, he will change our humble bodies and make them like his glorified body.

1 Thessalonians 2:19

Who is our hope, joy, or prize that we can brag about in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes? Isn’t it you?

2 Thessalonians 2:9

The man of sin will come with the power of Satan. He will use every kind of power, including miraculous and wonderful signs. But they will be lies.

1 Timothy 1:4

and occupying themselves with myths and endless genealogies. These myths and genealogies raise a lot of questions rather than promoting God’s plan, which centers in faith.

1 Timothy 4:7

Don’t have anything to do with godless myths that old women like to tell. Rather, train yourself to live a godly life.

Titus 1:14

They shouldn’t pay attention to Jewish myths or commands given by people who are always rejecting the truth.

2 Peter 2:3

In their greed they will use good-sounding arguments to exploit you. The verdict against them from long ago is still in force, and their destruction is not asleep.

1 John 4:14

We have seen and testify to the fact that the Father sent his Son as the Savior of the world.

Jude 1:14

Furthermore, Enoch, from the seventh generation after Adam, prophesied about them. He said, “The Lord has come with countless thousands of his holy angels.

Revelation 1:7

Look! He is coming in the clouds. Every eye will see him, even those who pierced him. Every tribe on earth will mourn because of him. This is true. Amen.