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12 looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God. In that day the heavens will be dissolved by fire, and the elements will melt in the intense heat. [a] 13 But in keeping with His promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.[b]

Final Advice

14 Therefore, loved ones, while you are looking for these things, make every effort to be found in shalom, spotless and blameless before Him.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Peter 3:13 cf. Mic. 1:4.
  2. 2 Peter 3:13 cf. s. 65:17; 66:22; 32:16; 65:25.

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