2 Peter 3:12

expecting and desiring the coming of the day of God, in which the heavens being tried by fire will be dissolved, and the elements being ignited will melt?

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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

11As therefore all these things are to be dissolved, what persons ought ye to be, in holy conduct, and in the fear of God,

13But we, according to his promise, expect new heavens, and a new earth, in which righteousness dwelleth.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 1:7so that ye are not inferior in any one of his gifts; but are waiting for the manifestation of our Lord Jesus Messiah:

Titus 2:13looking for the blessed hope, and the manifestation of the glory of the great God, and our Life-giver, Jesus the Messiah;

2 Peter 3:10And the day of the Lord will come, like a thief; in which the heavens will suddenly pass away; and the elements, being ignited, will be dissolved; and the earth and the works in it, will not be found.

Revelation 6:13And the stars of heaven fell on the earth, as a fig-tree casteth 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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