2 Peter 3:13

King James Version (KJV)

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

Translations

2 Peter 3:13 - Amplified Bible

But we look for new heavens and a new earth according to His promise, in which righteousness (uprightness, freedom from sin, and right standing with God) is to abide.

2 Peter 3:13 - American Standard Version

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

2 Peter 3:13 - Bible in Basic English

But having faith in his word, we are looking for a new heaven and a new earth, which will be the resting-place of righteousness.

2 Peter 3:13 - Darby Bible

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

2 Peter 3:13 - English Standard Version

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

2 Peter 3:13 - King James Version

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

2 Peter 3:13 - La Biblia de las Americas

Pero, segùn su promesa, nosotros esperamos nuevos cielos y nueva tierra, en los cuales mora la justicia.

2 Peter 3:13 - The Message

2 Peter 3:13 - New American Standard Bible

But according to His promise we are looking for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells.

2 Peter 3:13 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Pero, segùn Su promesa, nosotros esperamos nuevos cielos y nueva tierra, en los cuales mora la justicia.

2 Peter 3:13 - World English Bible

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

2 Peter 3:13 - Young's Living Translation

and for new heavens and a new earth according to His promise we do wait, in which righteousness doth dwell;

2 Peter 3:13 - Additional Comments

How hard it is to form any thoughts of eternity! How difficult it is to understand that once we begin eternity, it will be that way forever. This means the new heavens and new earth will exist for eternity. See Rev 21:1-22:5.
We will receive a new body (1 Cor 15:42-44, 52-54). Some will be short, tall, wide, thin, etc. Just as you are "stuck" with your current body until death, you will be "stuck" with the new body given you. Wouldn't that still have been true if Adam and Eve hadn't sinned? But in a righteous world, the shape you have won't matter! So, why does it matter now? Strive to have God's perspective of your beauty, rather than what the world tells you is beauty. I think they are in great contrast. Who is on the world's list of 100 most beautiful people? Who is on God's list of 100 most beautiful people?

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