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2 Peter 3:7-9
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
2 Peter 3:7-9
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
7 And by the same word the present heavens and earth have been stored-up for fire, being reserved for the day of the judgment and destruction of ungodly people.
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.
2 Peter 3:7-9
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2 Peter 3:7-9
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7 By the same word the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire,(A) being kept for the day of judgment(B) and destruction of the ungodly.
8 But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.(C) 9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise,(D) as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient(E) with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.(F)
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