Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
KJV
Parallel translations
4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsASV
But, according to his promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
WEB
But in keeping with God’s promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.
YLT
and for new heavens and a new earth according to His promise we do wait, in which righteousness doth dwell;
DBT
But, according to his promise, we wait for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwells righteousness.
About this book
New Testament▾
About this book
New Testament2 Peter — Peter's farewell letter — a warning against false teachers, a defence of Christ's return, and the Lord's patience unwilling that any should perish.
- Author
- Peter (1:1) — the book identifies itself as his farewell (1:13–15)
- Date
- Mid-60s AD, shortly before Peter's martyrdom under Nero