Berean Standard Bible
“But in keeping with God’s promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.”
Peter writes near the end of his life to Christians who were being mocked by skeptics asking why Jesus had not yet returned. He answers that God's timing is patient, that he wants people to repent, and that the day of the Lord will come.
Open Study notes above for the full note.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But in keeping with God’s promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.
World English Bible (WEB)
But, according to his promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells.
King James Version (KJV)
Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
American Standard Version (ASV)
But, according to his promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
and for new heavens and a new earth according to His promise we do wait, in which righteousness does dwell;
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Bien que esperamos cielos nuevos y tierra nueva, según sus promesas, en los cuales mora la justicia.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Pero nosotros esperamos, según Dios ha prometido, nuevos cielos y una tierra nueva en la que morará la justicia.
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