2 Peter 3:12

looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens, being set of fire, shall be dissolved, and the elements, burning with heat, shall melt?

English Majority Text (NT)

In The King James Version

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?

In Context

11Therefore, seeing that all these things shall be dissolved, what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness,

13But according to His promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. 1 Be Steadfast

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 1:7so that you are not lacking in any gift, eagerly awaiting the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Titus 2:13looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,

2 Peter 3:10But the day of the Lord shall come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens shall pass away with a rushing noise, and the elements, burning with heat, shall be dissolved, both the earth and the works that are in it shall be burned up.

Revelation 6:13And the stars of heaven fell to the earth, like a fig tree casting its untimely figs, being shaken by a mighty wind.

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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