2 Peter 1:16

For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

Cross-reference

2 Peter 3:4 Contrast

In 2 Peter 3:4, scoffers deny Christ's coming that Peter here affirms as eyewitness — a direct contrast within the same letter.

2 Peter 2:3 Contrast

In 2 Peter 2:3, false teachers use clever myths for profit — the opposite of the authentic eyewitness testimony Peter defends here.

Malachi 4:5 Prophetic fulfillment

Malachi 4:5 promises Elijah before the great day — at the transfiguration Peter saw Elijah, confirming Christ's coming.

1 Timothy 1:4 warns against myths and genealogies—the same false teachings Peter contrasts with eyewitness testimony.

1 Timothy 4:7 calls to reject silly myths and train in godliness, echoing Peter's dismissal of cleverly devised myths.

Titus 1:14 Parallel

Titus 1:14 warns against Jewish myths and human commands, the type of falsehood Peter says he did not follow.

Malachi 3:2 Allusion

Malachi 3:2 describes the Lord's coming as refiner's fire — the same coming Peter witnessed in power and awaits in judgment.

John 1:14 Related theme

John 1:14 affirms the apostles saw Christ's glory, the same 'majesty' Peter witnessed — both testify from firsthand sight.

Luke 9:28-32 records the Transfiguration where Peter saw Jesus' glory — the specific event he calls 'eyewitness of majesty' here.

1 John 1:1-3 emphasizes apostolic eyewitness testimony, just as Peter insists he did not follow myths but saw Christ's majesty.

Mark 9:2 Allusion

Mark 9:1 promises some will see the kingdom come with power — Peter saw that power at the transfiguration.

Mark 9:1 Allusion

Mark 9:1 predicts the kingdom coming with power—the Transfiguration Peter witnessed, which he calls Christ's majesty.

Matthew 28:18 records Jesus claiming all authority—the 'power' Peter and the apostles made known in their testimony.

Matthew 17:1-5 recounts the transfiguration — the very event Peter calls 'eyewitness of his majesty' in this verse.

Matthew 16:28 Prophetic fulfillment

Matthew 16:28 predicts some will see the Son of Man coming in power — Peter saw that preview at the transfiguration.

Luke 9:29 Allusion

Luke 9:29 describes Jesus' appearance changing and clothes dazzling — the very display of majesty Peter says he saw at the Transfiguration.

Luke 9:32 Allusion

Luke 9:32 records Peter and companions seeing Jesus' glory — directly confirming Peter's claim of being an eyewitness of his majesty.

Matthew 17:5 records the voice from the cloud at the Transfiguration — the exact 'majesty' Peter claims to have witnessed firsthand.

Hebrews 1:3 Parallel

Hebrews 1:3 describes Christ as the radiance of God's glory — the same divine majesty Peter claims he witnessed firsthand.

John 15:27 Parallel

John 15:27 commissions disciples to bear witness because they were with Jesus from the start — the same eyewitness role Peter fulfills here.

Philippians 3:20 waits for a Savior from heaven—the same 'coming' of Christ Peter emphasizes, though Paul focuses on citizenship.

Romans 1:4 Parallel

Romans 1:4 declares Jesus Son of God in power through the resurrection—another testimony to Christ's power Peter references.

1 Thessalonians 2:13 emphasizes receiving the word as God's, not human; Peter's eyewitness account counters mere human myths with divine testimony.

1 Thessalonians 2:3 denies error or deceit in Paul's gospel; Peter similarly rejects clever myths — both defend apostolic truth-telling.

John 17:2 Parallel

John 17:2 speaks of Jesus' authority over all flesh, supporting the 'power' of Christ Peter proclaims.

1 John 4:14 Parallel

1 John 4:14 declares the apostles have seen and testify Jesus is the Savior — a parallel claim of firsthand witness to Christ.

Luke 1:4 Related theme

Luke 1:4 aims to give Theophilus certainty; Peter's eyewitness account likewise provides sure knowledge of Christ's coming.