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2 Peter 3:12

You should expect and hasten the coming of the day of God. On that day, the heavens will be destroyed by fire, and the elements will be melted in great 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

11Since all these things will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people should you be? You should live holy and godly lives.

13But according to his promise, we are waiting for the new heavens and the new earth, where righteousness will dwell.

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Cross References

Isaiah 2:1The things that Isaiah son of Amoz perceived in a vision, concerning Judah and Jerusalem. 1

Isaiah 64:1“Oh, if you had split open the heavens and come down! The mountains would have shaken at your presence, 1

1 Corinthians 1:7Therefore you lack no spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Titus 2:13while we look forward to receiving our blessed hope, the appearance of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.

2 Peter 3:10However, the day of the Lord will come as a thief: The heavens will pass away with a loud noise. The elements will be burned with fire, and the earth and the deeds in it will be revealed. + 3:10 Some versions read, The elements will be burned with fire, and the earth and the deeds in it will be burned up .

Revelation 6:13The stars in the heavens fell to the earth, just as a fig tree drops its unripe fruit when shaken by a stormy 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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