2 Peter 3:17

KJV1611 – Modern English

You therefore, beloved, seeing you know these things beforehand, beware lest you also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own steadfastness.

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  • Heb 3:14 : 14 For we have become partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast to the end;
  • 2 Pet 2:18-22 : 18 For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through wantonness, those who have barely escaped from those who live in error. 19 While they promise them liberty, they themselves are slaves of corruption; for by whom a man is overcome, by him also he is brought into bondage. 20 For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the latter end is worse for them than the beginning. 21 For it would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than having known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered to them. 22 But it has happened to them according to the true proverb: "The dog returns to his own vomit," and "the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire."
  • Matt 7:15 : 15 Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.
  • 2 Cor 11:13-15 : 13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder; for Satan himself transforms into an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also transform as ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works.
  • 1 Cor 10:12 : 12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.
  • Col 2:8 : 8 Beware lest anyone spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the basic principles of the world, and not after Christ.
  • 2 Tim 4:15 : 15 Be aware of him, for he has greatly resisted our words.
  • 1 Cor 15:58 : 58 Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
  • 2 Cor 11:3 : 3 But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve through his craftiness, so your minds might be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
  • Eph 4:14 : 14 That we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness by which they lie in wait to deceive;
  • Phil 3:2 : 2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the mutilators.
  • Col 2:5 : 5 For though I am absent in the flesh, yet I am with you in the spirit, rejoicing to see your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.
  • Matt 16:6 : 6 Then Jesus said to them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the Sadducees.
  • Matt 16:11 : 11 How is it that you do not understand that I did not speak to you concerning bread, but to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and the Sadducees?
  • Matt 24:24-25 : 24 For false Christs and false prophets will arise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. 25 Behold, I have told you beforehand.
  • Mark 13:22-23 : 22 For false Christs and false prophets will rise, and will show signs and wonders, to seduce, if possible, even the elect. 23 But take heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.
  • John 16:4 : 4 But I have told you these things, so when the time comes, you may remember I told you about them. I did not say these things to you from the beginning, because I was with you.
  • Acts 2:42 : 42 They continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.
  • Rom 16:18 : 18 For such persons do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own appetites; and by smooth talk and flattering words deceive the hearts of the innocent.
  • Rev 2:5 : 5 Remember therefore from where you have fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come to you quickly, and will remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent.
  • 1 Pet 5:9 : 9 Whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are experienced by your brethren in the world.
  • 2 Pet 1:10-12 : 10 Therefore, brethren, be diligent to make your calling and election sure, for if you do these things, you shall never fall: 11 For so an entrance will be provided to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 12 Therefore I will not be negligent to always remind you of these things, though you know them and are established in the present truth.
  • Prov 1:17 : 17 Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.

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