1 Peter 3:20

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Those were the spirits who refused to obey God long ago in the time of Noah. God was waiting patiently for people while Noah was building the big boat. And only a few—eight in all—were saved in the boat through the floodwater.

Cross References

2 Peter 2:5

And God punished the evil people who lived long ago. He brought a flood to the world that was full of people who were against God. But he saved Noah and seven other people with him. Noah was a man who told people about living right.

Hebrews 11:7

Noah was warned by God about things that he could not yet see. But he had faith and respect for God, so he built a large boat to save his family. With his faith, Noah showed that the world was wrong. And he became one of those who are made right with God through faith.

Genesis 6:5

The Lord saw that the people on the earth were very evil. He saw that they thought only about evil things all the time.

Genesis 8:18

So Noah went out with his sons, his wife, and his sons’ wives.

Genesis 6:13

So God said to Noah, “Everyone has filled the earth with anger and violence. So I will destroy all living things. I will remove them from the earth.

Matthew 7:14

But the gate that opens the way to true life is narrow. And the road that leads there is hard to follow. Only a few people find it.

2 Peter 3:15

Remember that we are saved because our Lord is patient. Our dear brother Paul told you that same thing when he wrote to you with the wisdom that God gave him.

Romans 9:22

It is the same way with what God has done. He wanted to show his anger and to let people see his power. But he patiently endured those he was angry with—people who were ready to be destroyed.

Luke 12:32

“Don’t fear, little flock. Your Father wants to share his kingdom with you.

Isaiah 30:18

So the Lord is waiting to show his mercy to you. He wants to rise and comfort you. The Lord is the God who does the right thing, so he will bless everyone who waits for his help.

Genesis 8:1

But God did not forget about Noah. God remembered him and all the animals that were with him in the boat. God made a wind blow over the earth, and all the water began to disappear.

Ephesians 5:26

He died to make the church holy. He used the telling of the Good News to make the church clean by washing it with water.

Genesis 6:8

But Noah pleased the Lord.

Acts 2:41

Then those who accepted what Peter said were baptized. On that day about 3000 people were added to the group of believers.

1 Peter 1:9

Your faith has a goal, and you are reaching that goal—your salvation.

1 Peter 1:22

You have made yourselves pure by obeying the truth. Now you can have true love for your brothers and sisters. So love each other deeply—with all your heart.

1 Peter 2:25

You were like sheep that went the wrong way. But now you have come back to the Shepherd and Protector of your lives.

1 Peter 3:19

And by the Spirit he went and preached to the spirits in prison.

1 Peter 4:19

So if God wants you to suffer, you should trust your lives to him. He is the one who made you, and you can trust him. So continue to do good.