^23 (A)Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked,” declares the Lord God, “^[a]rather than that he would ^(B)turn from his ways and live?

³ This is good and acceptable in the sight of ^(A)God our Savior, ^4 (B)who wants all people to be ^(C)saved and to ^(D)come to the ^[a]knowledge of the truth.

^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.