2 Peter 3:13 web — But, according to his promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells.

World English Bible

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

— 2 Peter 3:13, World English Bible

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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 which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will be dissolved with fervent heat, and the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up.

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Therefore since all these things will be destroyed like this, what kind of people ought you to be in holy living and godliness,

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looking for and earnestly desiring the coming of the day of God, which will cause the burning heavens to be dissolved, and the elements will melt with fervent heat?

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

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Therefore, beloved, seeing that you look for these things, be diligent to be found in peace, without blemish and blameless in his sight.

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Regard the patience of our Lord as salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also, according to the wisdom given to him, wrote to you;

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as also in all of his letters, speaking in them of these things. In those, there are some things that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unsettled twist, as they also do to 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 World English Bible reads: “But, according to his promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells.”
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 (WEB): “But, according to his promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells.” 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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