2 Peter 3:13

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

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

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

In Context

12expecting 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?

14Therefore, my beloved, as ye expect these things, strive that ye may be found by him in peace, without spot and without blemish.

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Cross References

Revelation 21:1And I saw new heavens, and a new earth: for the former heaven and the former earth had passed away: and the sea was 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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