2 Peter 2:1referencesDeuteronomy 13:1-3
2 Peter 2:1 warns of false prophets and teachers, similar to the warning in Deuteronomy 13:1-3 about false prophets leading people away from God.
Thematic focusFalse Prophets, Deception, Faithfulness to God.
Cross-References — 2 Peter 2
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2 Peter 2:4referencesJude 1:6
2 Peter 2:4 speaks of angels who sinned and were cast into hell, which is paralleled in Jude 1:6, emphasizing God's judgment on rebellious angels.
Thematic focusJudgment, Fallen Angels, Divine Justice.
2 Peter 2:5referencesGenesis 6:5-8
2 Peter 2:5 references Noah and the flood, connecting to Genesis 6:5-8, where God decides to bring the flood due to humanity's wickedness, highlighting God's judgment and Noah's righteousness.
Thematic focusJudgment, Righteousness, Salvation.
2 Peter 2:6referencesGenesis 19:24-25
2 Peter 2:6 mentions the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, which is detailed in Genesis 19:24-25, serving as an example of God's judgment on sin.
Thematic focusJudgment, Sin, Divine Wrath.
2 Peter 2:7-8referencesGenesis 19:1-29
2 Peter 2:7-8 describes Lot as a righteous man distressed by the wickedness around him, paralleling the account in Genesis 19:1-29 of Lot's life in Sodom.
Thematic focusRighteousness, Temptation, Deliverance.
2 Peter 2:15referencesNumbers 22:5-7
2 Peter 2:15 refers to Balaam, who loved the wages of wickedness, connecting to Numbers 22:5-7 where Balaam is enticed by Balak's offer of reward to curse Israel.
Thematic focusGreed, False Prophets, Corruption.
2 Peter 2:17referencesJude 1:12-13
2 Peter 2:17 describes false teachers as waterless springs, similar to Jude 1:12-13, which uses metaphors to describe the emptiness and danger of false teachers.
Thematic focusFalse Teaching, Deception, Spiritual Barrenness.
2 Peter 2:20-22referencesMatthew 12:43-45
2 Peter 2:20-22 warns of the danger of returning to sin after knowing Christ, similar to Jesus' teaching in Matthew 12:43-45 about the unclean spirit returning to a person.
Thematic focusApostasy, Spiritual Danger, Perseverance.