2 Peter 3:12

expecting and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which heavens, being on fire, will be dissolved, and the elements will melt with fervent heat?

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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, since all these things will be destroyed, what kind of people ought you to be in holy living and godliness,

13Nevertheless, we look for new heavens and a new earth in which dwells righteousness, according to His promise.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 1:7so that you lack no spiritual gift as you expectantly await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ,

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

2 Peter 3:10However, the day of the Lord will come like a thief at night, in which heavens will pass away with a whoosh, while the elements will be dissolved by burning—both the earth and the works in it will be completely consumed.

Revelation 6:13And the stars of heaven fell to the earth, like a fig tree drops its late figs when shaken by a strong 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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