Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

According

Isaiah 65:17

“Behold, I am creating new heavens and a new earth;
And the former things [of life] will not be remembered or come to mind.
Isaiah 66:22

“For just as the new heavens and the new earth
Which I make will remain and endure before Me,” declares the Lord,
“So your offspring and your name will remain and endure.
Revelation 21:1
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away (vanished), and there is no longer any sea.

General references

Psalm 37:29

The righteous will inherit the land
And live in it forever.
Proverbs 27:12

A prudent man sees evil and hides himself and avoids it,
But the naive [who are easily misled] continue on and are punished [by suffering the consequences of sin].
Luke 12:40
You too, be continually ready; because the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not expect.”
Hebrews 13:14
For here we have no lasting city, but we are seeking the city which is to come.