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2 Peter 2:9-17

9 if this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue godly men from trials and to hold the unrighteous for the day of judgment, while continuing their punishment.

10 This is especially true of those who follow the corrupt desire of the sinful nature and despise authority.
Bold and arrogant, these men are not afraid to slander celestial beings;

11 yet even angels, although they are stronger and more powerful, do not bring slanderous accusations against such beings in the presence of the Lord.

12 But these men blaspheme in matters they do not understand. They are like brute beasts, creatures of instinct, born only to be caught and destroyed, and like beasts they too will perish.

13 They will be paid back with harm for the harm they have done. Their idea of pleasure is to carouse in broad daylight. They are blots and blemishes, reveling in their pleasures while they feast with you.

14 With eyes full of adultery, they never stop sinning; they seduce the unstable; they are experts in greed—an accursed brood!

15 They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Beor, who loved the wages of wickedness.

16 But he was rebuked for his wrongdoing by a donkey—a beast without speech—who spoke with a man’s voice and restrained the prophet’s madness.

17 These men are springs without water and mists driven by a storm. Blackest darkness is reserved for them.

Cross References for 2 Peter 2:9-17

Proverbs 16:4 - The Lord works out everything for his own ends— even the wicked for a day of disaster. Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:4 Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:4

Hebrews 2:18 - Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. Click to read the verse Hebrews 2:18 Click to read the verse Hebrews 2:18

Jude 1:14-15 - Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied about these men: “See, the Lord is coming with thousan... Click to read the verse Jude 1:14-15 Click to read the verse Jude 1:14-15

Ezekiel 14:14 - even if these three men—Noah, Daniel and Job—were in it, they could save only themselves by the... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 14:14 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 14:14

Genesis 7:23 - Every living thing on the face of the earth was wiped out; men and animals and the creatures th... Click to read the verse Genesis 7:23 Click to read the verse Genesis 7:23

Job 5:19 - From six calamities he will rescue you; in seven no harm will befall you. Click to read the verse Job 5:19 Click to read the verse Job 5:19

2 Peter 3:7 - By the same word the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:7 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 3:7

Genesis 19:12 - The two men said to Lot, “Do you have anyone else here—sons-in-law, sons or daughters, or anyon... Click to read the verse Genesis 19:12 Click to read the verse Genesis 19:12

Genesis 19:16 - When he hesitated, the men grasped his hand and the hands of his wife and of his two daughters ... Click to read the verse Genesis 19:16 Click to read the verse Genesis 19:16

1 Corinthians 10:13 - No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:13 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 10:13

2 Timothy 3:12 - In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:12 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:12

Matthew 6:13 - And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’ Click to read the verse Matthew 6:13 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:13

Matthew 26:41 - “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body ... Click to read the verse Matthew 26:41 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:41

Proverbs 12:13 - An evil man is trapped by his sinful talk, but a righteous man escapes trouble. Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:13 Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:13

Romans 2:16 - This will take place on the day when God will judge men’s secrets through Jesus Christ, as my g... Click to read the verse Romans 2:16 Click to read the verse Romans 2:16

Titus 2:14 - who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people tha... Click to read the verse Titus 2:14 Click to read the verse Titus 2:14

2 Timothy 4:17 - But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be ful... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:17 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 4:17

Ecclesiastes 8:12 - Although a wicked man commits a hundred crimes and still lives a long time, I know that it will... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 8:12 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 8:12

Deuteronomy 7:6 - For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord your God has chosen you out of all the... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 7:6 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 7:6

Romans 2:5 - But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against y... Click to read the verse Romans 2:5 Click to read the verse Romans 2:5

Romans 9:22 - What if God, choosing to show his wrath and make his power known, bore with great patience the ... Click to read the verse Romans 9:22 Click to read the verse Romans 9:22

2 Corinthians 1:10 - He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our ho... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:10 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:10

2 Peter 2:4 - For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but sent them to hell, putting them into gloo... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:4 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:4

Jude 1:6 - And the angels who did not keep their positions of authority but abandoned their own home—these... Click to read the verse Jude 1:6 Click to read the verse Jude 1:6

Acts 12:11 - Then Peter came to himself and said, “Now I know without a doubt that the Lord sent his angel a... Click to read the verse Acts 12:11 Click to read the verse Acts 12:11

Nahum 1:2 - The Lord’s Anger Against Nineveh The Lord is a jealous and avenging God; the Lord takes vengean... Click to read the verse Nahum 1:2 Click to read the verse Nahum 1:2

Psalms 32:6 - Therefore let everyone who is godly pray to you while you may be found; surely when the mighty ... Click to read the verse Psalms 32:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 32:6

1 Corinthians 5:13 - God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked man from among you.” Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 5:13 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 5:13

Isaiah 27:4 - I am not angry. If only there were briers and thorns confronting me! I would march against them... Click to read the verse Isaiah 27:4 Click to read the verse Isaiah 27:4

2 Peter 2:3 - In their greed these teachers will exploit you with stories they have made up. Their condemnati... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:3 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:3

Luke 21:22 - For this is the time of punishment in fulfillment of all that has been written. Click to read the verse Luke 21:22 Click to read the verse Luke 21:22

1 Samuel 20:1 - David and Jonathan Then David fled from Naioth at Ramah and went to Jonathan and asked, “What h... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 20:1 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 20:1

2 Thessalonians 3:3 - But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one. Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:3 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 3:3

Job 21:30 - that the evil man is spared from the day of calamity, that he is delivered from the day of wrath? Click to read the verse Job 21:30 Click to read the verse Job 21:30

2 Timothy 3:11 - persecutions, sufferings—what kinds of things happened to me in Antioch, Iconium and Lystra, th... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:11 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:11

1 Samuel 29:10 - Now get up early, along with your master’s servants who have come with you, and leave in the mo... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 29:10 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 29:10

Mark 6:11 - And if any place will not welcome you or listen to you, shake the dust off your feet when you l... Click to read the verse Mark 6:11 Click to read the verse Mark 6:11

Psalms 12:1 - Psalm 12 For the director of music. According to sheminith. A psalm of David. Help, Lord, for t... Click to read the verse Psalms 12:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 12:1

Psalms 37:33 - but the Lord will not leave them in their power or let them be condemned when brought to trial. Click to read the verse Psalms 37:33 Click to read the verse Psalms 37:33

Daniel 2:18 - He urged them to plead for mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that he and... Click to read the verse Daniel 2:18 Click to read the verse Daniel 2:18

James 5:11 - As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseveranc... Click to read the verse James 5:11 Click to read the verse James 5:11

Job 4:7 - “Consider now: Who, being innocent, has ever perished? Where were the upright ever destroyed? Click to read the verse Job 4:7 Click to read the verse Job 4:7

Job 27:13 - “Here is the fate God allots to the wicked, the heritage a ruthless man receives from the Almig... Click to read the verse Job 27:13 Click to read the verse Job 27:13

2 Corinthians 5:10-11 - For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is du... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:10-11 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:10-11

Job 36:6 - He does not keep the wicked alive but gives the afflicted their rights. Click to read the verse Job 36:6 Click to read the verse Job 36:6

Psalms 4:3 - Know that the Lord has set apart the godly for himself; the Lord will hear when I call to him. Click to read the verse Psalms 4:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 4:3

Psalms 94:13 - you grant him relief from days of trouble, till a pit is dug for the wicked. Click to read the verse Psalms 94:13 Click to read the verse Psalms 94:13

Psalms 119:121 - ע Ayin I have done what is righteous and just; do not leave me to my oppressors. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:121 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:121

Titus 2:12 - It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upr... Click to read the verse Titus 2:12 Click to read the verse Titus 2:12

Revelation 3:10 - Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial... Click to read the verse Revelation 3:10 Click to read the verse Revelation 3:10

James 1:2 - Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, Click to read the verse James 1:2 Click to read the verse James 1:2

1 John 4:17 - In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgm... Click to read the verse 1 John 4:17 Click to read the verse 1 John 4:17

Luke 17:34 - I tell you, on that night two people will be in one bed; one will be taken and the other left. Click to read the verse Luke 17:34 Click to read the verse Luke 17:34

Matthew 10:15 - I tell you the truth, it will be more bearable for Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment th... Click to read the verse Matthew 10:15 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:15

Psalms 34:15-19 - The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their cry; Click to read the verse Psalms 34:15-19 Click to read the verse Psalms 34:15-19

Matthew 11:22 - But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you. Click to read the verse Matthew 11:22 Click to read the verse Matthew 11:22