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2 Peter 3:13 KJV
2 Peter · chapter 3 · verse 13 · King James Version
Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.2 Peter 3:13 · King James Version
2 Peter 3:13 in context
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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Key words (Strong's)
- righteousnessdikaiosynēin a broad sense state of him who is as he ought to be, righteousness, the condition…G1343 →
- Neverthelessdebut, moreover, and, etcG1161 →
- dwellethkatoikeōto dwell, settle, metaph. divine powers, influences, etc., are said to dwell in his soul…G2730 →
- heavensouranosthe vaulted expanse of the sky with all things visible in it, the universe, the world…G3772 →
- earthgēarable land, the ground, the earth as a standing place, the main land as opposed to the…G1093 →
- newkainosnew, as respects form, recently made, fresh, recent, unused, unworn, as respects…G2537 →
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