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 Related theme

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.

Revelation 21:1–5 Prophetic fulfillment

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 Parallel

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.

Genesis 1:1 Parallel

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.