But by the same word (A)the heavens and earth that now exist are stored up for fire, being kept until the day of judgment and (B)destruction of the ungodly.

But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and (C)a thousand years as one day. (D)The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise (E)as some count slowness, but (F)is patient toward you,[a] (G)not wishing that any should perish, but (H)that all should reach repentance. 10 But (I)the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then (J)the heavens will pass away with a roar, and (K)the heavenly bodies[b] will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the works that are done on it will be exposed.[c]

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Peter 3:9 Some manuscripts on your account
  2. 2 Peter 3:10 Or elements; also verse 12
  3. 2 Peter 3:10 Greek found; some manuscripts will be burned up

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