en_tn/2pe/03/10.md

However

Although the Lord is being patient wants people to repent, he will return and bring judgment.

the day of the Lord will come as a thief

Just as a thief does not announce that he is coming to rob a house, Jesus will appear unannounced. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile)

The heavens will pass away with a loud noise. The elements will be burned with fire

Loud noise and fire are vivid descriptions of the destruction of heaven and earth. It will not escape anyone's attention!

the works in it will be judged

God will judge all the good or bad things people have done.