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?

Cross-reference

2 Peter 3:10 describes the same Day of the Lord with cosmic dissolution, which 2 Peter 3:12 references as the event being hastened.

Psalm 50:3 Allusion

Psalm 50:3 portrays God's coming with devouring fire, prefiguring the cosmic fire that dissolves the heavens in 2 Peter 3:12.

In Isaiah 2:1-22, the day of the Lord is described with judgment on the proud — same coming day Peter urges believers to look for.

Isaiah 34:4 Allusion

Isaiah 34:4 describes heavens dissolving and rolling up like a scroll, directly echoed in the cosmic destruction of 2 Peter 3:12.

In Isaiah 64:1-12, the prayer for God to rend the heavens and come down with fire matches the cataclysmic coming Peter describes.

Micah 1:4 Allusion

In Micah 1:4, the mountains melt like wax before fire — same imagery of elements dissolving at God's presence.

Revelation 6:14 shows the sky receding like a scroll, matching the heavens being dissolved and set on fire in 2 Peter 3:12.

Jude 1:21 Parallel

Jude 1:21 calls to wait for mercy at Christ's coming, echoing the same expectant posture as looking for the Day of God.

Titus 2:13 Parallel

Titus 2:13 describes looking for the blessed hope and appearing of Christ, directly paralleling the eager waiting for the Day of God.

Psalm 96:13 Parallel

In Psalm 96:13, the Lord's coming to judge the earth is proclaimed — same coming Peter says will dissolve the heavens.

Revelation 22:20 cries 'Come, Lord Jesus!' — the same eager longing for the soon coming that 2 Peter 3:12 describes.

Hebrews 9:28 explicitly mentions eagerly waiting for Christ's second appearance to save, directly echoing 2 Peter 3:12's hope.

1 Thessalonians 1:10 also describes waiting for God's Son from heaven who delivers from wrath — a strong parallel to hastening the day.

Philippians 3:20 directly parallels awaiting the Savior from heaven, reinforcing the heavenly citizenship and eager expectation.

1 Corinthians 4:5 adds that the Lord's coming will reveal hidden motives and bring judgment, complementing the day of God's fiery dissolution.

Luke 12:40 Parallel

Luke 12:40 emphasizes the unexpected timing of Christ's coming, reinforcing the need for readiness while 2 Peter 3:12 focuses on eager waiting.

Mark 13:24 Parallel

In Mark 13:25, the stars fall and heavenly powers are shaken — cosmic signs that accompany the coming of the Son of Man, similar to dissolving heavens.

In Matthew 25:1, the parable of ten virgins illustrates watching for the bridegroom's coming — directly comparable to Peter's call to be ready.

Isaiah 25:9 Parallel

In Isaiah 25:9, the redeemed declare they have waited for God who saves — same expectant waiting Peter calls 'looking for' the day of God.

In 1 Corinthians 1:7, the same eager waiting for Christ's revelation reinforces the attitude of expectation for the Day of the Lord.

1 Corinthians 1:8 Related theme

1 Corinthians 1:8 mentions the day of our Lord Jesus Christ confirming believers, linking to the Day of God in 2 Peter 3:12.