2 Peter 3:13

And we wait for new heavens and a new earth according to His promise, in which righteousness dwells;

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

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

In Context

12waiting for and hurrying the coming of the Day of God, by which the heavens, being on fire, will be dissolved, and the elements will melt with burning heat?

14for this reason, beloved, waiting for these things, be diligent, spotless and unblameable, to be found by Him in peace,

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Cross References

Isaiah 65:17For behold, I am creating new heavens and a new earth, || And the former things are not remembered, || Nor do they ascend on the heart.

Revelation 21:1And I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth passed away, and the sea is 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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