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
“For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth;
And the former things 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 endure before Me,” declares the Lord,
“So your offspring and your name will endure.
Revelation 21:1
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth passed away, and there is no longer any sea.

General references

Psalm 37:29
The righteous will inherit the land
And dwell in it forever.
Proverbs 27:12
A prudent man sees evil and hides himself,
The naive proceed and pay the penalty.
Luke 12:40
You too, be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not expect.”
Hebrews 13:14
For here we do not have a lasting city, but we are seeking the city which is to come.

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