2 Peter 3:13

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

English Majority Text (NT)

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 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?

14Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot or blemish;

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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 had passed away. 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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