11 Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be (A)in holy conduct and godliness, 12 (B)looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will (C)be dissolved, being on fire, and the elements will (D)melt with fervent heat? 13 Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for (E)new heavens and a (F)new earth in which righteousness dwells.

Be Steadfast

14 Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent (G)to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless;

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11 Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives 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