Believers are looking forward to the day of God (2 Peter 3:12), the coming of a new heaven and earth, the final and fullest realization of God’s righteousness (2 Peter 3:13).1 Since only the righteous will be at home in the new heavens and new earth, Peter’s audience should take an interest in righteousness in the present.
14 Therefore, beloved, since you are waiting for these, be diligent to be found by him without spot or blemish, and at peace.