2 Peter 3:13

But in accordance with His promise we are expecting new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness will dwell.

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

12eagerly looking forward to the coming of the day of God, by reason of which the heavens, all ablaze, will be destroyed, and the elements will melt in the fierce heat?

14Therefore, dear friends, since you have these expectations, earnestly seek to be found in His presence, free from blemish or reproach, in peace.

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Cross References

Revelation 21:1And I saw a new Heaven and a new earth; for the first Heaven and the first earth were gone, and the sea no longer exists.

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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