2 Peter 2:17

“These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever.”

"These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever." - 2 Peter 2:17
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What does 2 Peter 2:17 mean?

2 Peter 2:17 (KJV) says, "These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever." In this verse, Peter is warning his readers about false prophets and teachers who appear to offer spiritual insight and guidance…

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Wells Without Water: A Reflection on Spiritual Thirst

The verse 2 Peter 2:17, which states, "These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever," serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of turning away from the truth and falling into deception. This…

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A Prayer for Revelation and Discernment

O Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I stand in the shadow of the profound truth found in 2 Peter 2:17 – “These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever.” Lord, this scripture echoes in my heart…

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2 Peter 2:17 - "These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever."
1 Peter 2:17 - "Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king."
2 Peter 2:9
2 Peter 2:9
2 Peter 2:19 KJV
"Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king." - 1 Peter 2:17
2 Peter 3:17 - "Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness."
2 Peter 1:17 - "For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."
2 Peter 2:7 - "And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked:"
2 Peter 2:2 - "And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of."
1 Peter 2:2 - "As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:"
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 2:5
2 Peter 2:16 - "But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man's voice forbad the madness of the prophet."
2 Peter 1:2 - "Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,"
2 Peter 2:11 - "Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord."
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 2:5
1 Peter 2:5
"And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked:" - 2 Peter 2:7
2 Peter 1:7 - "And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity."
2 Peter 2:9 - "The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:"
1 Peter 2:20-21
2 Peter 2:5 - "And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly;"
2 Peter 2:19 - "While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage."
2 Peter 2:10 - "But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities."
2 Peter 2:8 - "(For that righteous man dwelling among them, in seeing and hearing, vexed his righteous soul from day to day with their unlawful deeds;)"
2 Peter 3:2 - "That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:"