2 Peter 3:12

Free Bible Version

waiting expectantly and being eager for the coming of the day of God. That day the heavens will catch fire and be destroyed, and the elements will melt in the heat.

Cross References

Psalm 50:3

Our God arrives, and does not stay quiet. Fire flames before him, burning everything up; a violent storm rages around him.

Isaiah 24:19

The earth is completely broken up; the earth is ripped apart, the earth is violently shaken.

Isaiah 34:4

The sun, moon, and stars of heaven will fade away, and the skies will be rolled up like a scroll. All the stars will fall like dried-up leaves from a vine, like dried-up figs from a fig tree.

Micah 1:4

The mountains melt beneath him, the valleys burst apart, like wax in front of a fire, like water rushing down a slope. All this is happening because of the rebellion of the descendants of Jacob, the sins of the people of Israel.

Matthew 16:27

For the Son of man is going to come in his Father's glory, together with his angels. Then he will give everyone what they deserve according to what they've done.

Matthew 16:28

I tell you the truth, there are some standing here who won't die before they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.”

Philippians 1:6

I'm absolutely sure that God who began this good work in you will continue working and bring it to a successful conclusion when Jesus Christ returns.

Titus 2:13

as we look for the wonderful hope of the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.

2 Peter 3:10

However, the day of the Lord will come, unexpectedly like a thief. The heavens will explode with a thunderous roar, and the elements will be destroyed as they are burned up. The earth and everything in it will vanish.

2 Peter 3:11

Since everything is going to be destroyed in this way, what kind of people should you be? You should be living lives that are pure, dedicated to God,

2 Peter 3:4

“So what happened to this coming he promised?” they ask. “Right from the time our ancestors died, everything's continued as it always has, ever since creation began.”

2 Peter 3:7

But by means of that same divine command the heavens and the earth that now exist are reserved for destruction by fire at the day of judgment when the wicked will be destroyed.

Jude 1:21

keep yourselves safe in God's love, and wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ who brings eternal life.