2 Peter 3:2
That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:
Cross-references
In 2 Peter 3:15, Peter calls Paul's writings 'wisdom given him' and aligns them with apostolic authority — reinforcing the 'commandment through your apostles' from the main verse.
2 Peter 2:21 mentions the 'holy commandment delivered to them' — matching the 'commandment of the Lord' in 3:2, emphasizing the apostolic teaching received.
2 Peter 1:19-21 explains that prophecy comes from God through the Holy Spirit — the same 'holy prophets' whose predictions Peter calls to remember.
Acts 28:23 shows Paul reasoning from the Law and Prophets about Jesus — illustrating the same prophetic testimony Peter commands to remember.
Jude 1:17 directly parallels this: 'remember the predictions of the apostles' — nearly identical wording reinforces the exhortation.
1 Peter 1:10-12 describes how prophets predicted the grace to come and apostles later preached it — exactly matching the two sources Peter urges remembering: prophets and apostles.
Ephesians 2:20 describes the church built on the foundation of apostles and prophets with Christ as cornerstone — exactly matching the dual authority (prophets and apostles) Peter highlights.
Acts 10:43 states that all prophets bear witness that believers receive forgiveness through Christ — directly echoing the 'predictions of the holy prophets' in 2 Peter.
Acts 3:24-26 expands on the prophets' witness from Samuel onward, connecting their predictions to the blessing of Christ — aligning with Peter's recall of prophetic words.
Acts 3:18 declares that God fulfilled what all the prophets foretold about Christ's suffering — reinforcing the same prophetic predictions Peter calls to mind.
In Luke 24:44, Jesus confirms that the Law, Prophets, and Psalms all foretold him — directly supporting the 'predictions of the holy prophets' Peter urges remembering.
Acts 3:21 refers to God speaking through holy prophets, matching the 'predictions of holy prophets' in 2 Peter 3:2.
1 Corinthians 14:37 asserts Paul's writings are a command of the Lord, directly paralleling the 'commandment of the Lord' through apostles in 2 Peter 3:2.
Ephesians 3:5 reveals God's mystery is now revealed to holy apostles and prophets, supporting the dual authority in 2 Peter 3:2.
1 Thessalonians 2:13 thanks God that the word received from apostles is accepted as God's word, echoing the apostolic commandment in 2 Peter 3:2.
Acts 2:42 shows the early church devoted to apostles' teaching, paralleling the apostolic commandment in 2 Peter 3:2.
In Acts 1:2, Jesus gives commands through the Holy Spirit to apostles, echoing the 'commandment through apostles' in 2 Peter 3:2.
Revelation 18:20 pairs 'apostles and prophets' just as this verse does—a strong thematic echo.
Matthew 28:20 records Jesus commanding the apostles to teach all he commanded — the very 'commandment through apostles' Peter refers to.
Luke 6:13 describes Jesus choosing the twelve apostles — the foundation for the apostolic authority Peter appeals to.
Luke 24:27 shows Jesus interpreting the Scriptures about himself — these are the prophetic predictions Peter urges remembering.
In 1 John 4:6, listening to the apostles marks those who know God — echoing Peter's call to remember their commandment.
Revelation 22:6 affirms the trustworthiness of prophetic words—reinforcing the call to remember them here.