2 Peter 1:4

Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

Cross-reference

2 Peter 1:1 Related theme

2 Peter 1:1 shows faith obtained by righteousness; here promises lead to partaking — both are divine gifts.

2 Peter 1:9 Parallel

In 2 Peter 1:9, forgetting cleansing from sins contrasts with having escaped corruption through the promises, showing the danger of lacking virtues.

2 Peter 2:18-20 warns that escaping corruption can be undone — a caution against failing to secure divine nature.

In 2 Peter 2:20, escaping defilements mirrors escaping corruption in 1:4, but warns that re-entanglement makes things worse.

In 2 Peter 2:12, false teachers are like animals destined for destruction, contrasting with those who escape corruption through the promises.

John 1:12 Parallel

John 1:12 promises the right to become God's children — the same as partaking of the divine nature through belief.

1 John 3:2 Parallel

1 John 3:2 promises we will be like Christ — the same transformation of sharing God's nature as promised here.

1 John 2:25 Parallel

1 John 2:25 defines the promise as eternal life — the fulfillment of partaking in the divine nature.

1 John 2:16 Parallel

1 John 2:16 defines the world's lust and pride — the specific evil desires that cause corruption here.

Hebrews 9:15 Related theme

Hebrews 9:15 shows Christ's mediation secures the promised eternal inheritance, aligning with the great promises for divine nature.

Hebrews 8:6-12 reveals the new covenant's better promises, including God writing His law on hearts — the means of partaking in divine nature.

Colossians 3:10 speaks of the new self renewed in the image of the Creator — directly about partaking of divine nature.

Ephesians 4:24 describes putting on the new self in God's likeness — the goal of partaking of the divine nature.

2 Corinthians 7:1 Related theme

2 Corinthians 7:1 urges cleansing from defilement because of these promises, showing the ethical response.

Ezekiel 36:25-27 promises cleansing, new heart, and Spirit — the OT background for the promises enabling escape from corruption.

2 Corinthians 6:18 Related theme

2 Corinthians 6:18 promises God as Father to those who separate, connecting to partaking of divine nature.

John 1:13 Parallel

John 1:13 explains being born of God — the supernatural birth that enables partaking of divine nature.

2 Corinthians 3:18 describes transformation into the Lord's image — the process of becoming partakers of the divine nature.

2 Corinthians 1:20 Related theme

2 Corinthians 1:20 shows all promises are 'Yes' in Christ, revealing how these precious promises are secured.

1 Peter 1:15 calls believers to be holy in all conduct — the ethical result of partaking of God's divine nature through the promises.

Romans 12:2 Parallel

Romans 12:2 calls for transformation and non-conformity to the world—aligns with escaping corruption and becoming partakers of divine nature.

Romans 6:4 Parallel

Romans 6:4 speaks of walking in newness of life through Christ's resurrection—directly connects to escaping corruption and sharing God's nature.

Hebrews 12:10 says discipline aims at sharing God's holiness — same goal of participating in divine nature promised here.

Hebrews 3:1 Parallel

Hebrews 3:1 speaks of sharing in a heavenly calling — a parallel to partaking of the divine nature, both describing believers' exalted status.

Galatians 6:8 contrasts sowing to flesh (corruption) vs. Spirit (eternal life) — the same choice underlying escape from corruption.

James 4:1-3 traces fights to evil desires — the very desires that cause the world's corruption here.

1 Peter 4:2 Parallel

1 Peter 4:2 urges living for God's will rather than evil desires — aligning with escaping corruption to share divine nature.

1 John 3:3 Related theme

In 1 John 3:3, hope in Christ leads to self-purification, echoing the call to escape corruption and be partakers of divine nature.

1 John 2:15 Parallel

1 John 2:15 commands not to love the world — consistent with escaping its corruption to participate in divine nature.

2 Corinthians 6:17 Related theme

2 Corinthians 6:17 calls for separation from uncleanness, echoing the escape from corruption here.

1 Peter 4:3 Parallel

1 Peter 4:3 lists corrupt behaviors of pagans — the same world's corruption from which believers escape here.

Titus 2:12 Parallel

Titus 2:12 describes renouncing worldly passions and living godly lives — the ethical transformation resulting from escaping corruption through the promises.