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

^{14 Ref} 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.

^{15 Ref} And 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;