2 Peter 3:12

Looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, in which the heavens shall be dissolved in fire, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat.

Revised King James New Testament

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

11Seeing then that all these things shall be destroyed, what kind of people ought you to be? You should live holy and godly lives,

13But we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 1:7Therefore you lack no spiritual gift; as you await the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:

Titus 2:13Looking for the blessed hope, the glorious appearing of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ;

2 Peter 3:10But the day of the Lord will come as a thief; in which the heavens shall pass away with a roar, and the elements shall be destroyed with fervent heat, the earth and the works that are upon it shall be burned up.

Revelation 6:13And the stars of the sky fell to the earth, as a fig tree casts down its unripe figs, when it is 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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