1 Peter 1:25

But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.

Cross-reference

1 Peter 1:23 already introduced the enduring word of God that lives forever, directly supporting the same contrast with perishable flesh.

1 Peter 1:12 reveals the origin of the preached word — revealed by the Holy Spirit through prophets — the same word that endures forever.

1 Peter 2:2 Parallel

In 1 Peter 2:2, the enduring word is called pure spiritual milk that believers must crave for growth.

Psalm 119:89 directly states God's word is settled forever in heaven, a strong parallel to 'the word of the Lord endures forever'.

2 Peter 1:19 Related theme

In 2 Peter 1:19, the prophetic word is a sure light — reinforcing the enduring word from 1 Peter 1:25.

1 Corinthians 15:1-4 defines the gospel preached — Christ's death and resurrection — the word that endures.

Luke 16:17 Parallel

Luke 16:17 states it is easier for heaven and earth to pass than for one tittle of the law to fail, reinforcing the word's permanence.

Matthew 5:18 Related theme

Matthew 5:18 affirms that not one part of the law will pass away until fulfilled, paralleling the enduring word of the Lord.

Isaiah 40:8 Citation

Isaiah 40:8 is the direct OT source: 'the word of our God shall stand forever' — Peter quotes this verse.

Luke 21:33 Parallel

In Luke 21:33, Jesus affirms his words are eternal — matching the enduring word in 1 Peter 1:25.

In Matthew 24:35, Jesus declares his words will never pass away — directly echoing the enduring word theme.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:13, the word accepted as God's word works in believers — reinforcing the enduring divine word.

1 Corinthians 1:21-24 describes the preached message as Christ crucified — the same word that endures forever.

Isaiah 64:6 Contrast

In Isaiah 64:6, human righteousness fades like a leaf — echoing the transience contrasted with God's enduring word.

1 John 2:17 Parallel

In 1 John 2:17, the world passes away but God's will abides — paralleling the enduring word theme.

Romans 10:8 Related theme

In Romans 10:8, the word of faith is near and proclaimed — echoing the preached word that endures.

1 Corinthians 2:2 sums up the preached word as Jesus Christ crucified — the enduring gospel.

Ephesians 2:17 says Christ preached peace — the same good news that endures and was preached to you.

Ephesians 3:8 describes Paul's mission to preach Christ's unsearchable riches — the enduring word proclaimed.

Titus 1:3 Related theme

Titus 1:3 speaks of God's word manifested through preaching — the same enduring word entrusted to Paul.

Psalm 102:26 Related theme

Psalm 102:26 contrasts creation perishing with God's endurance, reinforcing the permanence of God's word over temporal things.

1 John 1:3 Related theme

In 1 John 1:3, the apostolic proclamation mirrors the preaching of the enduring word in 1 Peter 1:25.