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.
2 Peter 3:9
Semantically similar passages
2 Peter 3:14–16
14 Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight. 15 Consider also that our Lord’s patience brings salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom God gave hi…
1 Clement 8:2–4
2 Yea and the Master of the universe Himself spake concerning repentance with an oath: (1CL) 3 for, as I live saith the Lord, I desire not the death of the sinner, so much as his repentance, (1CL) 4 and He added also a merciful judgment: Repent ye, O house of Israel, of your ini… (1CL)
Ezekiel 18:31–32
31 Cast away from yourselves all the transgressions you have committed, and fashion for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. Why should you die, O house of Israel? 32 For I take no pleasure in anyone’s death, declares the Lord GOD. So repent and live!
Romans 2:3–5
3 So when you, O man, pass judgment on others, yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? 4 Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance? 5 But because of…
Jonah 3:8–10
8 Furthermore, let both man and beast be covered with sackcloth, and have everyone call out earnestly to God. Let each one turn from his evil ways and from the violence in his hands. 9 Who knows? God may turn and relent; He may turn from His fierce anger, so that… 10 …
Hebrews 10:35–37
35 So do not throw away your confidence; it holds a great reward. 36 You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised. 37 For, “In just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay.
Sirach 5:3–5
3 Don’t say, “Who will have dominion over me?” for the Lord will surely take vengeance on you. (WEB) 4 Don’t say, “I sinned, and what happened to me?” for the Lord is patient. (WEB) 5 Don’t be so confident of atonement that you add sin upon sins. (WEB)
James 5:7–9
7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. 8 You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near. 9 Do not complain ab…
Search the collection All books and codes Translations and sources