2 Peter 3:13

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

Cross-reference

Isaiah 65:17 is the OT promise of new heavens and new earth that Peter directly references here.

Isaiah 66:22 adds that the new heavens and earth will endure forever, reinforcing the permanence of God's promise.

Revelation 21:1 Prophetic fulfillment

Revelation 21:1 fulfills the promise of new heavens and earth, describing John's vision of their arrival.

Revelation 21:27 specifies that nothing unclean enters the new creation, matching 'in which righteousness dwells'.

Isaiah 60:21 Related theme

Isaiah 60:21 promises a righteous people who possess the land forever – directly echoes the righteousness that dwells in the new heavens and earth.

Matthew 19:28 refers to 'the new world' (regeneration) – the same future renewal of creation that Peter promises here.

Romans 8:21 Parallel

Romans 8:21 describes creation being freed from corruption – the same renewal that results in new heavens and earth where righteousness dwells.

Psalm 37:29 Related theme

Psalm 37:29 promises the righteous will dwell in the land forever, a closer parallel to the eternal new earth where righteousness dwells.

Isaiah 54:14 Related theme

Isaiah 54:14 promises righteousness as the foundation of God's restored people – echoing the righteousness that dwells in the new heavens and earth.

Hebrews 2:5 Parallel

Hebrews 2:5 speaks of the 'world to come' not subjected to angels, echoing the new heavens and earth promised in 2 Peter 3:13.

Hebrews 13:14 says we seek the city that is to come, paralleling the hope of new heavens and earth in 2 Peter 3:13 – both look to a permanent future dwelling.