2 Peter 3:9-15

9The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some consider slowness. Rather, He is being patient toward you—not wanting anyone to perish, but for all to come to repentance.

10But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. On that day the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the elements will melt and disintegrate, and the earth and everything done on it shall be exposed.

11Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what kind of people should you be? Live your lives in holiness and godliness,

12looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God. In that day the heavens will be dissolved by fire, and the elements will melt in the intense heat.

13But in keeping with His promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.

14Therefore, loved ones, while you are looking for these things, make every effort to be found in shalom, spotless and blameless before Him.

15Bear 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.