2 Peter 3:8-9
New American Standard Bible
8 But do not let this one fact escape your notice, (A)beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and (B)a thousand years like one day. 9 (C)The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but (D)is patient toward you, (E)not willing for any to perish, but for all to come to repentance.
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2 Peter 3:8-9
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
He Is Being Patient Now, But The Day of Destruction Will Come Like a Thief
8 But do not let this one thing be escaping your notice, beloved— that one day with the Lord is like a thousand years, and a thousand years is like one day. 9 The Lord is not being slow about[a] the promise as some regard slowness, but He is being patient toward you, not wishing[b] any to perish, but all to make-room[c] for repentance.
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- 2 Peter 3:9 about the promise. Or, The Lord of the promise is not being slow.
- 2 Peter 3:9 Or, wanting, willing.
- 2 Peter 3:9 Or, give-way for, have room for, go forward to, come to.
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