2 Peter 3:14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for these things, give diligence that ye may be found in peace, without spot and blameless in his sight.

Expanded Translation

Wherefore (in conclusion) loved ones, in view of the fact that you are looking for and anticipating these things, you must be diligent, exert yourself, and put forth earnest effort to be found in peace, without spot (moral or spiritual blotch) and blameless (without censure) before him (or in him).

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Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for these things

The events just spoken of, and especially the new heavens and new earth (2 Peter 3:13).

give diligence

spoudazo. See 2 Peter 1:5, notes.

that ye may be found in peace

With whom? The reference could be to peaceful relations among brethren and within the church (Ephesians 4:2), But in view of the context, peace with God seems primarily to be meant. Whosoever therefore would be a friend of the world maketh himself an enemy of God (James 4:4 b). See Romans 5:1-2, Peter speaks of God's peace in its various aspects; 1 Peter 1:2; 1 Peter 3:10-11; 1 Peter 5:14; 2 Peter 1:2.

without spot and blameless in his sight

The false teachers were spots and blemishes (2 Peter 2:13). Christians are to be spotless, (aspilos). They must be free from the vices whice soil and stain their garmentsgarments made white in the blood of the Lamb.

To be blameless (amometos) is to live a life that cannot truthfully be censuredthat is irreprehensible (Philippians 2:15).

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