2 Peter 3:13

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

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

12expecting 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?

14Therefore, dear ones, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, faultless and blameless;

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Cross References

Revelation 21:1Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, because the first heaven and the first earth had passed away; also, the ocean was no more.

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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