2 Peter 3:16

God's Word

He talks about this subject in all his letters. Some things in his letters are hard to understand. Ignorant people and people who aren’t sure of what they believe distort what Paul says in his letters the same way they distort the rest of the Scriptures. These people will be destroyed.

Cross References

Genesis 49:4

You will no longer be first because you were out of control like a flood and you climbed into your father’s bed. Then you dishonored it. He climbed up on my couch.

1 Kings 10:1

The queen of Sheba heard about Solomon’s reputation. (He owed his reputation to the name of the Lord.) So she came to test him with riddles.

Psalm 56:5

All day long my enemies twist my words. Their every thought is an evil plan against me.

Exodus 23:2

Never follow a crowd in doing wrong. When you testify in court, don’t side with the majority to pervert justice.

Exodus 23:6

“Never deny justice to poor people in court.

Jeremiah 23:36

They should never again say, ‘This is the Lord’s revelation,’ because each person’s word becomes the revelation. They will twist the words of the living God, the Lord of Armies, our God.

Habakkuk 1:4

That is why your teaching is numbed, and justice is never carried out. Wicked people surround righteous people so that when justice is carried out, it’s perverted.

Matthew 15:3

He answered them, “Why do you break the commandment of God because of your traditions?

Matthew 15:6

does not have to honor his father. Because of your traditions you have destroyed the authority of God’s word.

Matthew 22:29

Jesus answered, “You’re mistaken because you don’t know the Scriptures or God’s power.

Deuteronomy 16:19

Never pervert justice. Instead, be impartial. Never take a bribe, because bribes blind wise people and deny justice to those who are in the right.

Philippians 3:19

In the end they will be destroyed. Their own emotions are their god, and they take pride in the shameful things they do. Their minds are set on worldly things.

Hebrews 5:11

We have a lot to explain about this. But since you have become too lazy to pay attention, explaining it to you is hard.

James 1:8

A person who has doubts is thinking about two different things at the same time and can’t make up his mind about anything.

1 Peter 1:1

From Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ. To God’s chosen people who are temporary residents ⌞in the world⌟ and are scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia.

1 Peter 2:8

a stone that people trip over, a large rock that people find offensive.” The people tripped over the word because they refused to believe it. Therefore, this is how they ended up.

2 Peter 2:1

False prophets were among God’s people ⌞in the past⌟, as false teachers will be among you. They will secretly bring in their own destructive teachings. They will deny the Lord, who has bought them, and they will bring themselves swift destruction.

2 Peter 2:14

They’re always looking for an adulterous woman. They can’t stop looking for sin as they seduce people who aren’t sure of what they believe. Their minds are focused on their greed. They are cursed.

2 Peter 3:14

Therefore, dear friends, with this to look forward to, make every effort to have him find you at peace, without ⌞spiritual⌟ stains or blemishes.

2 Peter 3:2

I want you to remember the words spoken in the past by the holy prophets and what the Lord and Savior commanded you through your apostles.

Jude 1:4

Some people have slipped in among you unnoticed. Not long ago they were condemned in writing for the following reason: They are people to whom God means nothing. They use God’s kindness  as an excuse for sexual freedom and deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.