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12 (A)looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which (B)the heavens burning will be destroyed, and the (C)elements will melt with intense heat! 13 But according to His (D)promise we are looking for (E)new heavens and a new earth, (F)in which righteousness dwells.

Be on Your Guard

14 (G)Therefore, (H)beloved, since you are looking for these things, be diligent to be (I)found by Him in peace, (J)spotless and blameless,

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12 as you look forward(A) to the day of God and speed its coming.[a](B) That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat.(C) 13 But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth,(D) where righteousness dwells.

14 So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless(E) and at peace with him.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Peter 3:12 Or as you wait eagerly for the day of God to come