2 Peter 3:12

expecting and hastening on the coming of the day of God, whereby the heavens being set on fire shall be dissolved, and the burning elements shall be melted.

1770 John Worsley 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

11Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in holy conversation and godliness,

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

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 1:7so that ye are deficient in no gift, expecting the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ:

Titus 2:13looking for the blessed hope, and glorious appearance of the great God, and our Saviour, Jesus Christ:

2 Peter 3:10But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements being set on fire shall be dissolved, and the earth and the works therein shall be burnt up.

Revelation 6:13and the stars of heaven fell to the earth, as a fig-tree droppeth it's unripe figs, when 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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