2 Peter 3:13

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Peter 3:13

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

Yet truly, in accord with his promises, we are looking forward to the new heavens and the new earth, in which justice lives.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

But we expect new heavens and a new earth, according to promise, in which dwells justice.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Peter 3:13

NeverthelessG1161Conjunction weG4328VerbaccordingtoG2596Preposition hisG846 promiseG1862Noun NeuterlookforG4328Verb newG2537Adjective heavensG3772Noun Masculine andG2532ConjunctionanewG2537Adjective earthG1093Noun Feminine whereinG3739 dwellethG2730Verb righteousnessG1343Noun Feminine

Commentary for 2 Peter 3:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Peter 3:13

Summary

Promise of renewed creation dwelling in righteousness

Event

New heavens and earth promised

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD