2 Peter 3:6

“Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:”

"Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:" - 2 Peter 3:6
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What does 2 Peter 3:6 mean?

2 Peter 3:6 (KJV) states: "Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished." This verse is a part of the second epistle of Peter, which is a letter written by the apostle Peter to the early Christian church. In this particular verse, Peter is referencing…

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The Flood of Judgment and the Promise of Restoration

As we delve into 2 Peter 3:6, where the Apostle Peter writes, "Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished," we are confronted with a profound truth about God’s judgment and the consequences of humanity’s sinfulness. This verse serves as a stark…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Reflection on the Deluge

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am filled with reverence and awe at Your majesty and the depths of Your wisdom. I humbly approach Your throne with a heart seeking understanding, especially as I ponder the profound truth expressed in 2 Peter 3:6, "Whereby the world…

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2 Peter 3:6 - "Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:"
2 Peter 1:6 - "And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;"
Acts 3:6-7
2 Peter 3:3 - "Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,"
1 Peter 2:3 - "If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious."
2 Peter 3:10 – "But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar."
1 Peter 3:2 - "While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear."
2 Peter 3:13 - "Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness."
2 Peter 3:11 being holy and being godly. Reflections of our father in heaven
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:"
1 Peter 3:6 - "Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement."
2 Peter 2:6 - "And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto those that after should live ungodly;"
2 Peter 3:1 - "This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:"
Acts 3:6 - "Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk."
2 Peter 3:14 - "Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless."
2 Peter 3:5 - "For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:"
2 Peter 3:11 - "Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,"
2 Peter 3:8 - "But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day."
"And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;" - 2 Peter 1:6
Acts 3:6-7
2 Peter 3:18 - "But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen."
"But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day." - 2 Peter 3:8
"But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day." - 2 Peter 3:8
2 Peter 3:15 - "And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you;"
2 Peter 3:12 - "Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?"
1 Peter 2:2-3 - "Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good."
2 Peter 3:4 - "And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation."
"If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious." - 1 Peter 2:3
2 Peter 3:7 - "But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men."