For the one who lacks these qualities is blind or short-sighted, having forgotten his purification from his former sins.

For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but cast them into hell and committed them to pits of darkness, held for judgment;

having eyes full of adultery that never cease from sin, enticing unstable souls, having hearts trained in greed, accursed children;

Purpose of This Letter

Beloved, this is now the second letter I am writing to you in which I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of a reminder,

and saying, “Where is the promise of His coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue just as they were from the beginning of creation.”

Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness,

Therefore, beloved, since you look for these things, be diligent to be found spotless and blameless by Him, at peace,