so Christ, after being once sacrificed to bear the sins of many, will appear again, not to deal with sin but for the saving of those who look out for him.

Be diligent

And everyone who rests this hope on him, purifies himself as he is pure.

In peace

If they tell you, 'Here he is in the desert,' do not go out; 'here he is in the chamber,' do not believe it.

"Now, Master, thou canst let thy servant go, and go in peace, as thou didst promise;

Blessed is that servant if his lord and master finds him so doing when he arrives!

and to the very end he will guarantee that you are vindicated on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Well then, my beloved brothers, hold your ground, immovable; abound in work for the Lord at all times, for you may be sure that in the Lord your labour is never thrown away.

so that you may be transparent and no harm to anyone in view of the day of Christ,

so as to strengthen your hearts and make them blameless in holiness before our God and Father when our Lord Jesus comes with all his holy ones. [Amen.]

May the God of peace consecrate you through and through! Spirit, soul, and body, may you be kept without break or blame till the arrival of our Lord Jesus Christ!

General references

Then all the maidens rose and trimmed their lamps.

So be ready yourselves, for the Son of man is coming at an hour you do not expect."

(for we have no lasting city here below, we seek the City to come).