2 Peter 3:14

For this reason, my loved ones, as you are looking for these things, take great care that when he comes you may be in peace before him, free from sin and every evil thing.

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In The King James Version

Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.

In Context

13But having faith in his word, we are looking for a new heaven and a new earth, which will be the resting-place of righteousness.

15And be certain that the long waiting of the Lord is for salvation; even as our brother Paul has said in his letters to you, from the wisdom which was given to him;

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Cross References

Matthew 24:26If, then, they say to you, See, he is in the waste land; go not out: See, he is in the inner rooms; put no faith in it.

Luke 2:29Now you are letting your servant go in peace, O Lord, as you have said;

1 Corinthians 1:8Who will give you strength to the end, to be free from all sin in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Philippians 1:10So that you may give your approval to the best things; that you may be true and without wrongdoing till the day of Christ;

Philippians 3:20For our country is in heaven; from where the Saviour for whom we are waiting will come, even the Lord Jesus Christ:

1 Thessalonians 5:23And may the God of peace himself make you holy in every way; and may your spirit and soul and body be free from all sin at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Matthew Henry on 2 Peter 3:12-18

Solemn Exhortations. ( a. d. 67.) 11 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, 12 Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? 13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. 14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent… Read the whole commentary →

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