2 Peter 3:13

But we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, in which dwells righteousness.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.

In Context

12looking for and earnestly desiring the coming of the day of God, because of which coming the heavens shall dis solve in fire, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat.

14Wherefore, beloved, seeing that you expect such things, earnestly strive, by being spotless and blameless, to be found by him in peace:

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Cross References

Revelation 21:1And I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the former heaven and the former earth had passed away: and the sea was no more.

Matthew Henry on 2 Peter 3:12-18

Solemn Exhortations. ( a. d. 67.) 11 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, 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? 13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. 14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent… Read the whole commentary →

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