2 Peter 3:18
But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.
Cross-reference
2 Peter 2:20 warns against knowing Christ then falling away, contrasting the call to continue growing in grace and knowledge.
2 Peter 1:3 states that divine power has given everything needed for godly life through knowledge of him, the same knowledge to grow in.
2 Peter 1:8 mentions possessing qualities in increasing measure for effectiveness in knowledge of Christ, directly related to growing in knowledge.
2 Peter 1:2 introduces the theme of knowledge of Christ, which this verse echoes in closing.
2 Peter 1:5 commands adding to faith — a specific call to growth that this verse summarizes.
Revelation 5:9-14 shows heavenly worship giving glory to the Lamb—echoing the doxology here. Both ascribe eternal praise to Christ.
1 Peter 2:2 urges craving pure spiritual milk to grow up in salvation, directly reflecting the growth theme in this verse.
In Ephesians 1:17, Paul prays for a spirit of wisdom to know God better, directly paralleling the command here to grow in knowledge of Christ.
Ephesians 4:15 speaks of growing into Christ the head, directly paralleling the call to grow in grace and knowledge of Christ.
Colossians 1:10 explicitly mentions growing in the knowledge of God, which closely mirrors the exhortation to grow in knowledge of Jesus.
In 1 Peter 5:11, a doxology ascribes power forever, paralleling the ascription of glory here.
In Colossians 3:10, the new self is renewed in knowledge, directly connecting to the call here to grow in knowledge of Christ.
John 17:3 defines eternal life as knowing God and Jesus Christ, underscoring the centrality of knowledge that believers are to grow in.
In Jude 1:25, a doxology ascribes glory to God through Christ for all eternity, echoing the same conclusion here.
Matthew 6:13 ends the Lord's Prayer with 'kingdom, power, glory forever'—parallel doxology to the glory ascribed to Christ here.
In 2 Timothy 4:18, a similar doxology 'to him be glory forever' appears, echoing the same ascription of eternal glory here.
In Revelation 1:6, a doxology ascribes glory and power forever, mirroring the ascription of glory here.
Hebrews 13:21 ends with a doxology to Christ similar to this closing — both ascribe glory forever.
Colossians 2:7 uses the same growth imagery: being rooted, built up, and strengthened in faith, directly paralleling the command to grow.
Philippians 3:12 has Paul pressing on toward perfection — mirroring the call to grow rather than rest.
Psalm 104:31 prays for God's glory to endure forever, mirroring the doxology in 2 Peter 3:18 that ascribes eternal glory to Christ.
1 Timothy 1:17 contains a very similar doxology — ascribing honor and glory to the eternal God — reinforcing the closing praise here.
2 Timothy 2:1 directly commands 'be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus' — a near parallel to growing in grace here.
Ephesians 4:13 describes attaining knowledge of the Son and maturity — directly parallels growing in grace and knowledge.
Ephesians 3:21 offers a nearly identical doxology — 'to him be glory... forever' — affirming the same ascription.
Galatians 5:4 warns of falling from grace — the direct opposite of growing in grace here.
Galatians 1:5 echoes this doxology — 'to him be glory forever' — reinforcing the praise response to God's work.
In Romans 16:27, a closing doxology gives glory to God through Jesus — directly parallels the glory ascription here.
In Romans 11:36, a doxology ascribes glory to God forever — matching the doxological conclusion of this verse.
John 15:5 stresses abiding in Christ to bear fruit—the essential context for the growth in grace and knowledge commanded here.
Isaiah 53:11 says the Servant's knowledge justifies many, directly linking to the knowledge of Jesus Christ in 2 Peter 3:18.
Isaiah 43:11 declares God alone is Savior, foreshadowing Jesus as the Lord and Savior in 2 Peter 3:18.
Colossians 2:19 explains that spiritual growth comes from connection to Christ the head — providing the source for the growth urged here.
In Philippians 3:8, Paul treasures knowing Christ above all, reinforcing why growing in that knowledge is essential here.
In 2 Corinthians 8:7, excelling in grace mirrors this call to grow in grace — both urge progress in grace, though applied to giving.
Colossians 2:2 aims for full understanding and knowledge of Christ — aligning with the growth in knowledge here.
2 Timothy 1:10 reveals Christ Jesus as our Savior who brought life and immortality — the foundation for the knowledge of Christ we are to grow in.
In 1 Peter 5:10, God of all grace calls to eternal glory, linking to the call here to grow in grace and ascribe glory.
Philippians 1:9 prays for love to abound with knowledge — echoing the growth in knowledge here.
1 Thessalonians 4:10 urges love to increase 'more and more' — matching the growth theme, specifically in love for fellow believers.
1 Thessalonians 3:12 prays for love to increase and overflow — a parallel exhortation to abound in Christian virtue, like growing in grace.
Ephesians 3:19 speaks of knowing Christ's love that surpasses knowledge — expanding the knowledge dimension of growth.
In 2 Corinthians 4:6, God's light shines in hearts for knowledge of His glory in Christ, echoing the call here to grow in that knowledge.
In 1 Corinthians 1:5, believers are enriched in all knowledge through Christ — similar to growing in knowledge.
In Acts 18:26, Priscilla and Aquila teach Apollos more accurately — illustrating growth in knowledge of the Lord.
Acts 5:31 identifies Christ as the exalted giver of repentance and forgiveness—the foundation enabling growth in grace and knowledge.
Acts 2:42 describes devotion to teaching, fellowship, and prayer—foundational practices for the growth in grace and knowledge urged.
In John 5:23, honoring the Son equals honoring the Father, supporting the doxology here that ascribes glory to Christ.
Matthew 13:23 depicts the good soil bearing fruit—a model of the growth in grace and knowledge urged here.
Proverbs 4:18 depicts the righteous path growing brighter, reflecting the progressive growth in grace and knowledge in 2 Peter 3:18.
In Acts 13:23, God brings the promised Savior Jesus — the same 'Lord and Savior' we are called to grow in knowledge of.
Proverbs 9:9 describes the wise increasing in learning, paralleling the command in 2 Peter 3:18 to grow in knowledge.