10 who died for us,(A) so that whether we are awake or asleep,(B) we may live together with him.(C)

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10 But the day of the Lord(A) will come like a thief;[a](B) on that day the heavens will pass away(C) with a loud noise, the elements will burn and be dissolved,(D) and the earth and the works on it will be disclosed.[b][c] 11 Since all these things are to be dissolved in this way, it is clear what sort of people you should be in holy conduct and godliness 12 as you wait for the day of God and hasten its coming.[d](E) Because of that day, the heavens will be dissolved with fire and the elements will melt with heat. 13 But based on his promise, we wait for new heavens and a new earth,(F) where righteousness dwells.(G)

Conclusion

14 Therefore, dear friends, while you wait for these things, make every effort to be found without spot or blemish in his sight, at peace.(H)

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Footnotes

  1. 3:10 Other mss add in the night
  2. 3:10 Other mss read will be burned up
  3. 3:10 Some Syriac and Coptic mss read will not be found
  4. 3:12 Or and speed the coming

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