^17 (A)If anyone's will is to do God's^[a] will, ^(B)he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I ^(C)am speaking on my own authority.

^9 (A)The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise ^(B)as some count slowness, but ^(C)is patient toward you,^{[a] (D)}not wishing that any should perish, but ^(E)that all should reach repentance.