## translationWords

* [[en:tw:dayofthelord]]
* [[en:tw:earth]]
* [[en:tw:fire]]
* [[en:tw:heaven]]
* [[en:tw:judge]]
* [[en:tw:works]]

## translationNotes

* **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: [[en:ta:vol1: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.