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12 You should look forward to the day when God judges everyone, and you should try to make it come soon.[a] On that day the heavens will be destroyed by fire, and everything else will melt in the heat. 13 (A) But God has promised us a new heaven and a new earth, where justice will rule. We are really looking forward to this!

14 My friends, while you are waiting, you should make certain the Lord finds you pure, spotless, and living at peace.

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  1. 3.12 and you should try to make it come soon: Or “and you should eagerly desire for that day to come.”

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