2 Peter
“Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.”
2 Peter 3:13
2 Peter 3:13 (KJV) speaks to heaven, hope, and glory to come — words set in 2 Peter, a letter warning against false teaching. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.”
1 Corinthians 2:9“For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him.”
Isaiah 64:4“But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.”
Hebrews 11:16“The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but the LORD shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory.”
Isaiah 60:19“And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.”
Isaiah 35:10“For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:”
Philippians 3:20
Common questions
What does 2 Peter 3:13 mean?
In the King James Version, 2 Peter 3:13 reads: "Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness." The verse speaks to heaven, hope, and glory to come. To read it well, take it in the flow of 2 Peter 3 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 2 Peter 3:13 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness." is 2 Peter 3:13 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 2 Peter chapter 3.
What are some related Bible verses to 2 Peter 3:13?
Verses that sit beside 2 Peter 3:13 include 1 Corinthians 2:9, Isaiah 64:4, and Hebrews 11:16. Reading them alongside 2 Peter 3:13 deepens the theme of heaven.
How can I pray with 2 Peter 3:13?
Read 2 Peter 3:13 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.