2 Peter 3:13

But having faith in his word, we are looking for a new heaven and a new earth, which will be the resting-place of righteousness.

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

In Context

12Looking for and truly desiring the coming of the day of God, when the heavens will come to an end through fire, and the substance of the earth will be changed by the great heat?

14For this reason, my loved ones, as you are looking for these things, take great care that when he comes you may be in peace before him, free from sin and every evil thing.

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Cross References

Revelation 21:1And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were gone; and there was no more sea.

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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