11 [a]Seeing therefore that all these things must be dissolved, what manner persons ought ye to be in holy conversation and godliness,

12 Looking for, and [b]hasting unto the coming of that day of God, by the which the heavens being on fire, shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with heat?

13 But we look for (A)new heavens, and a new earth, according to his promise, [c]wherein dwelleth righteousness.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Peter 3:11 An exhortation to purity of life, setting before us that horrible judgment of God both to bridle our wantonness, and also to comfort us, so that we be found watching and ready to meet him at his coming.
  2. 2 Peter 3:12 He requireth patience of us, yet such patience as is not slothful.
  3. 2 Peter 3:13 In which heavens.

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