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2 Peter 3:9
Good News Translation
2 Peter 3:9
Good News Translation
9 The Lord is not slow to do what he has promised, as some think. Instead, he is patient with you, because he does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants all to turn away from their sins.
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2 Peter 3:9
New International Version
2 Peter 3:9
New International Version
9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise,(A) as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient(B) with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.(C)
2 Peter 3:9
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
2 Peter 3:9
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
9 The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you,[a] not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance.(A)
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2 Peter 3:9
New American Standard Bible
2 Peter 3:9
New American Standard Bible
9 (A)The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but (B)is patient toward you, (C)not willing for any to perish, but for all to come to repentance.
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2 Peter 3:9
The Message
2 Peter 3:9
The Message
The Day the Sky Will Collapse
8-9 Don’t overlook the obvious here, friends. With God, one day is as good as a thousand years, a thousand years as a day. God isn’t late with his promise as some measure lateness. He is restraining himself on account of you, holding back the End because he doesn’t want anyone lost. He’s giving everyone space and time to change.
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