7 Therefore, since we have these promises,^(A) dear friends,^(B) let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness^(C) out of reverence for God.

³⁴ I will bring you from the nations^(A) and gather^(B) you from the countries where you have been scattered—with a mighty hand^(C) and an outstretched arm and with outpoured wrath.^(D)

⁴¹ I will accept you as fragrant incense^(A) when I bring you out from the nations and gather^(B) you from the countries where you have been scattered, and I will be proved holy^(C) through you in the sight of the nations.^(D)

Warning to Escape Babylon’s Judgment

⁴ Then I heard another voice from heaven say: