2 Peter 3:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Peter 3:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Peter 3:13 is a verse from the book of 2 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Peter 3:13 — KJV
“Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.”
— 2 Peter 3:13 (KJV)
2 Peter 3:13 in Context — About the Book of 2 Peter
2 Peter is a dying apostle's reminder service: God's divine power has already given us everything needed for life and godliness through precious promises. It warns against scoffers and false teachers, explains the Lord's patience — not slow but not willing that any perish — and calls us to grow in grace.
Cross-References for 2 Peter 3:13
“Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:13: look, heavens, earth
“Then hear thou from the heavens, even from thy dwelling place, and do according to all that the stranger calleth to thee for; that all people of the earth may know thy name, and fear thee, as doth thy people Israel, and may know that this house which I have built is called by thy name. this...: Heb. thy name is called upon this house”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:13: according, heavens, earth
“According to thy name, O God, so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth: thy right hand is full of righteousness.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:13: according, earth, righteousness
“Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:13: look, earth, righteousness
“Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I the LORD have created it.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:13: heavens, earth, righteousness
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