2 Peter 3:14
Wherefore, dearly beloved, waiting for these things, be diligent that you may be found before him unspotted and blameless in peace.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
13But we look for new heavens and a new earth according to his promises, in which justice dwelleth.
Cross References
Matthew 24:26If therefore they shall say to you: Behold he is in the desert, go ye not out: Behold he is in the closets, believe it not.
Luke 2:29Now thou dost dismiss thy servant, O Lord, according to thy word in peace;
1 Corinthians 1:8Who also will confirm you unto the end without crime, in the day of the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Philippians 1:10That you may approve the better things, that you may be sincere and without offence unto the day of Christ,
Philippians 3:20But our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, our Lord Jesus Christ,
1 Thessalonians 5:23And may the God of peace himself sanctify you in all things; that your whole spirit, and soul, and body, may be preserved blameless in the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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 →