2 Peter 3:12

waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God. On that day the heavens will be set on fire and destroyed, and the elements will melt in the intense 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 sort of people ought you to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness,

13But, according to his promise, we wait for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.

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Cross References

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

Titus 2:13as we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.

2 Peter 3:10But the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. On that day the heavens will pass away with a roar, the elements will be destroyed with intense heat, and the earth and its works will be burned up.

Revelation 6:13and the stars of the sky fell to the earth like a fig tree dropping its unripe figs when it is 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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