^8 (A)You too be patient; ^(B)strengthen your hearts, for ^(C)the coming of the Lord is ^(D)near. ^9 (E)Do not ^[a]complain, ^(F)brothers and sisters, against one another, so that you may not be judged; behold, ^(G)the Judge is standing ^[b](H)right at the ^[c]door.

¹¹ Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, ^12 (A)looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which ^(B)the heavens will be destroyed by burning, and the ^(C)elements will melt with intense heat! ¹³ But according to His ^(D)promise we are looking for ^(E)new heavens and a new earth, ^(F)in which righteousness dwells.

^14 (G)Therefore, ^(H)beloved, since you look for these things, be diligent to be ^(I)found ^(J)spotless and blameless by Him, at peace,