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[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. 15 Bear in mind that the patience of our Lord means salvation—just as our dearly loved brother Paul also wrote to you with the wisdom given to 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.

13 But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth,(A) where righteousness dwells.

14 So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless(B) and at peace with him. 15 Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience(C) means salvation,(D) just as our dear brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom that God gave him.(E)

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