2 Peter 3:9
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
9 The Lord does not delay and is not tardy or slow about what He promises, according to some people’s conception of slowness, but He is long-suffering (extraordinarily patient) toward you, not desiring that any should perish, but that all should turn to repentance.
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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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2 Peter 3:9
New Revised Standard Version Catholic 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.
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2 Peter 3:9
Holman Christian Standard Bible
9 The Lord does not delay His promise,(A) as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any(B) to perish(C) but all to come to repentance.(D)
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