2 Peter 3:9

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2 Peter 3:7–11 · Berean Standard Bible

7 And by that same word, the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.

8 Beloved, do not let this one thing escape your notice: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.

9 The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.

10 But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare.

11 Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness

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Isaiah 46:13

I am bringing My righteousness near; it is not far away, and My salvation will not be delayed. I will grant salvation to Zion and adorn Israel with My splendor.

Habakkuk 2:3

For the vision awaits an appointed time; it testifies of the end and does not lie. Though it lingers, wait for it, since it will surely come and will not delay.

Luke 18:7

Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He continue to defer their help?

Luke 18:8

I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?”

Hebrews 10:37

For, “In just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay.

2 Peter 3:15

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Exodus 34:6

Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness,

Psalms 86:15

But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness.

Isaiah 30:18

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What if God, intending to show His wrath and make His power known, bore with great patience the vessels of His wrath, prepared for destruction?

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If you follow this advice and God so directs you, then you will be able to endure, and all these people can go home in peace.”

Exodus 32:32

Yet now, if You would only forgive their sin.... But if not, please blot me out of the book that You have written.”

Exodus 33:11

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Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?

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who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

Revelation 2:21

Even though I have given her time to repent of her immorality, she is unwilling.