2 Peter 3:5-13

Holman Christian Standard Bible

⁵ They willfully ignore this: Long ago the heavens and the earth were brought about from water and through water^(A) by the word of God.^{(B) 6} Through these waters the world of that time perished when it was flooded.^{(C) 7} But by the same word,^(D) the present heavens and earth are stored up for fire, being kept until the day of judgment^(E) and destruction of ungodly men.

⁸ Dear friends, don’t let this one thing escape you: With the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day.^{(F) 9} The Lord does not delay His promise,^(G) as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any^(H) to perish^(I) but all to come to repentance.^(J)

¹⁰ But the Day of the Lord^(K) will come like a thief;^[a](L) on that day the heavens will pass away^(M) with a loud noise, the elements will burn and be dissolved,^(N) and the earth and the works on it will be disclosed.^{[b] 11} Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, it is clear what sort of people you should be in holy conduct and godliness ¹² as you wait for and earnestly desire the coming^[c] of the day of God.^(O) The heavens will be on fire and be dissolved because of it, and the elements will melt with the heat. ¹³ But based on His promise, we wait for the new heavens and a new earth,^(P) where righteousness will dwell.^(Q)