2 Peter 3:13

13 But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.

2 Peter 3:13 in Other Translations

KJV
13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
ESV
13 But according to his promise we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.
NLT
13 But we are looking forward to the new heavens and new earth he has promised, a world filled with God’s righteousness.
MSG
13 but we'll hardly notice. We'll be looking the other way, ready for the promised new heavens and the promised new earth, all landscaped with righteousness.
CSB
13 But based on His promise, we wait for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness will dwell.

2 Peter 3:13 In-Context

11 Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives
12 as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming. That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat.
13 But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.
14 So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him.
15 Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God gave him.

Cross References 1

  • 1. Isaiah 65:17; Isaiah 66:22; Revelation 21:1
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