2 Peter 3:13 akjv — Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwells righteousness.

American King James Version

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

— 2 Peter 3:13, American King James Version

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2 Peter 3 — Context

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But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.

11

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

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Looking for and hastening to the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?

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

14

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

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And account that the long-suffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given to him has written to you;

16

As also in all his letters, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, to their own destruction.

2 Peter 3:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Peter 3:13 say?
2 Peter 3:13 in the American King James Version reads: “Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwells righteousness. ”
Where is 2 Peter 3:13 in the Bible?
2 Peter 3:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Peter, chapter 3, verse 13.
Who wrote 2 Peter?
2 Peter is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle. Petrine authorship is widely held by the church but disputed by some critical scholars on stylistic grounds. It was written c. AD 65–68.
What is the book of 2 Peter about?
Peter's farewell letter, written near his death, warns the church against false teachers and scoffers, and grounds believers in the prophetic word and the certainty of the day of the Lord. "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise."
What are the major themes of 2 Peter?
2 Peter explores themes including False Teachers, Day of the Lord, Scripture, Growth in Grace. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Peter 3:13.
What translation should I read 2 Peter 3:13 in?
2 Peter 3:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Peter 3:13?
2 Peter 3:13 reads (AKJV): “Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwells righteousness. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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