2 Peter 3:7

But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.

Cross-reference

2 Peter 3:10 details the fire judgment: heavens disappear, elements destroyed — same event described more fully.

2 Peter 2:9 Parallel

In 2 Peter 2:9, the same author says God keeps the unrighteous under punishment until that day — directly connecting to this judgment.

In Revelation 21:1, the new heaven and earth appear after the judgment by fire described here — the destruction leads to renewal.

2 Thessalonians 1:8 describes flaming fire taking vengeance on the ungodly — matching the judgment day in Peter.

Romans 2:5 Parallel

In Romans 2:5, Paul speaks of storing up wrath for the day of wrath and judgment — the same future day of divine judgment.

Matthew 10:15 Related theme

In Matthew 10:15, Jesus warns that Sodom and Gomorrah will fare better on the day of judgment than those who reject the gospel — the same day referenced here.

Zephaniah 3:8 declares the whole world consumed by fire of God's wrath — directly parallels the fire kept for judgment.

Luke 21:33 Parallel

Luke 21:33 declares heaven and earth will pass away — the same cosmic dissolution Peter says will happen through fire.

2 Thessalonians 1:9 describes the same everlasting destruction from the Lord's presence — reinforcing the fate of the ungodly here.

Acts 17:31 Parallel

Acts 17:31 confirms a fixed day of judgment by the risen Christ — the same day of judgment and perdition described here.

Acts 2:20 Parallel

Acts 2:20 quotes Joel about the day of the Lord with cosmic signs — the same day Peter describes as judgment by fire.

In Genesis 6:13, God destroys the world by flood—the earlier judgment that 2 Peter contrasts with the coming fire judgment, forming a typological pattern.

Zephaniah 1:15 calls the day of the LORD a day of wrath and distress — identical themes to Peter's day of judgment and destruction.

Malachi 4:1 Parallel

Malachi 4:1 says the coming day will burn like an oven, consuming the wicked — directly parallel to Peter's fire reserved for judgment.

Job 21:30 Parallel

In Job 21:30, the wicked are reserved for the day of calamity and wrath—directly parallel to 2 Peter's day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly.

Isaiah 34:4 Parallel

Isaiah 34:4 depicts the heavens rotting and rolling up like a scroll — strong parallel to the cosmic destruction in 2 Peter.

Isaiah 1:28 Parallel

Isaiah 1:28 declares rebels and sinners will be consumed — a strong parallel to the destruction of the ungodly by fire.

Ecclesiastes 3:17 affirms that God will judge both righteous and wicked — directly parallel to the day of judgment.

Proverbs 21:12 directly states that the Righteous One casts the wicked down to ruin — a clear parallel to the destruction of the ungodly.

Revelation 20:11 shows heaven and earth fleeing from God's throne — the ultimate cosmic judgment.

In Genesis 8:21, God promises never again to destroy by flood—a promise that sets up the later judgment by fire in 2 Peter as a different method.

1 John 4:17 Contrast

In 1 John 4:17, believers have confidence for the day of judgment, contrasting with the destruction of the ungodly here — same day, different outcome.

Psalm 102:26 says heavens and earth perish like a garment — mirrors the destruction by fire in Peter.

Hebrews 1:11 declares the heavens will perish — echoing the destruction by fire reserved for them in judgment.

In 2 Thessalonians 2:3, the day of the Lord is preceded by rebellion and the lawless one—both verses point to a future day of judgment and destruction.

Isaiah 51:6 Parallel

Isaiah 51:6 says heavens vanish like smoke, earth wears out — same imagery of cosmic destruction.

Matthew 24:35 says heaven and earth will pass away — Jesus' words echo the destruction Peter describes.

1 Peter 4:18 asks where the ungodly will appear — implying judgment, just as the day of perdition for the ungodly.

Nahum 1:5 Parallel

In Nahum 1:5, mountains melt and earth trembles before God — imagery of cosmic upheaval accompanying judgment, similar to Peter's fire judgment.

In Revelation 17:8, the beast goes to destruction—part of the same end-times judgment on the ungodly that 2 Peter describes.

In Revelation 17:11, the beast again goes to destruction—echoing the final judgment on evil powers, parallel to 2 Peter's day of judgment.

Matthew 25:41 Related theme

Matthew 25:41 speaks of eternal fire for the cursed — same fate for the ungodly as in Peter's judgment.