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2 Peter 3:13 — Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a…

“Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.”
2 Peter 3:13 · KJV

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

12Looking 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?

13Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.

14Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.

15And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you;

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Verse explanation

The expectation of “new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness” echoes language from the prophet Isaiah, describing a complete renewal, not merely the end of the present world.

From the 2 Peter 3 study in Bible in Stories.

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