⁷ so that you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait^(A) for the revelation^(B) of our Lord Jesus Christ.

⁴ When Christ, who is your^[a] life, appears,^(A) then you also will appear with him in glory.^(B)

⁷ so that the proven character of your faith^(A)—more valuable than gold which, though perishable, is refined by fire^(B)—may result^(C) in praise, glory, and honor^(D) at the revelation of Jesus Christ.^(E)

A Call to Holy Living

¹³ Therefore, with your minds ready for action,^(A) be sober-minded^(B) and set your hope^(C) completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation^(D) of Jesus Christ.

² Dear friends, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet been revealed.^(A) We know that when he appears,^[a] we will be like him^(B) because we will see him as he is.^(C)