Isaiah 65:17
For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.
Cross-reference
Isaiah 66:22 directly continues the promise of new heavens and new earth that endure, using identical language.
In Isaiah 43:18, the same prophet commands not to remember former things — this is a direct thematic precursor to the new heavens declaration.
Isaiah 46:9 declares God's uniqueness as the only God who declares the end from the beginning — this foundation supports the promise of a new creation only He can bring.
2 Peter 3:13 looks forward to a new heaven and new earth, directly fulfilling the promise introduced here.
In Revelation 21:1-5, John sees the new heaven and earth directly fulfilling this promise — the former things pass away.
In Psalm 102:26, the heavens and earth wear out and are changed like a garment — this echoes the old passing away for something new.
In Matthew 19:28, Jesus speaks of 'the renewal of all things' when He sits on His throne — directly echoing Isaiah's new heavens and earth promise.
Romans 8:19 describes creation eagerly awaiting liberation — this hope is fulfilled in the new heavens and earth promised here.
2 Corinthians 5:17 calls believers a 'new creation' in Christ — a NT application of the cosmic new creation language from Isaiah.
Hebrews 1:11 declares the heavens and earth will perish like a garment — this underscores the temporary nature of the old creation that God replaces with the new.
In Genesis 1:1, God creates the heavens and earth originally — this new creation mirrors that first creative act.
In Psalm 104:30, God sends His Spirit to renew the face of the ground — this renewal connects to the new creation theme.