'Expecting' in the Bible

But in accordance with His promise we are expecting new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness will dwell.

So, beloved, since you are looking forward to these things, be diligent and make every effort to be found by Him [at His return] spotless and blameless, in peace [that is, inwardly calm with a sense of spiritual well-being and confidence, having lived a life of obedience to Him].