10 (NIV) But the day of the
Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will
disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it
will be laid bare. 11 Since everything will
be destroyed in this way, what kind of people
ought you to be? You ought to live holy and
godly lives 12 as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming. That day will bring about
the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements
will melt in the heat. 13 But in keeping
with his promise we are looking forward
to a new heaven and a new earth, the home of
righteousness. 14 So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be
found spotless, blameless and at peace with him. 15 Bear
in mind that our Lord's patience means salvationÉ