2 Peter 3:12

looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, in which the heavens being on fire will be dissolved, and the elements being scorched up are melted?

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

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

11Then all these things being dissolved, what kind of people does it behoove you to be in holy deportment and godliness,

13But, according to his promises, we are looking for new heavens and a new earth, wherein righteousness dwells.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 1:7so that you are deficient in no spiritual gift; awaiting the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ;

Titus 2:13looking for the blessed hope even the appearing of the glory of our great God and our Saviour Christ Jesus;

2 Peter 3:10But the day of the Lord will come like a thief; in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements being scorched up will be dissolved, and the earth and the works in it will be burnt up.

Revelation 6:13and the stars of the heaven fell upon the earth, as a fig-tree casting her unripe figs, when shaken by a mighty 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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