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Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. <a href="/nlt/2_peter/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent. <a href="/esv/2_peter/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. <a href="/bsb/2_peter/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance. <a href="/blb/2_peter/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> The Lord does not delay the promise, as some esteem slowness, but is patient toward you, not willing for any to perish, but all to come to repentance. <a href="/kjv/2_peter/3.htm">King James Bible</a> The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. <a href="/nkjv/2_peter/3.htm">New King James Version</a> The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. <a href="/nasb_/2_peter/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not willing for any to perish, but for all to come to repentance. <a href="/nasb/2_peter/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. <a href="/nasb77/2_peter/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. <a href="/lsb/2_peter/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some consider slowness, but is patient toward you, not willing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. <a href="/amp/2_peter/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The Lord does not delay [as though He were unable to act] and is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is [extraordinarily] patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. <a href="/csb/2_peter/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The Lord does not delay his promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance. <a href="/hcsb/2_peter/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The Lord does not delay His promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance. <a href="/asv/2_peter/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some count slackness; but is longsuffering to you-ward, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. <a href="/cev/2_peter/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The Lord isn't slow about keeping his promises, as some people think he is. In fact, God is patient, because he wants everyone to turn from sin and no one to be lost. <a href="/erv/2_peter/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some count slackness; but is longsuffering to you-ward, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. <a href="/gwt/2_peter/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The Lord isn't slow to do what he promised, as some people think. Rather, he is patient for your sake. He doesn't want to destroy anyone but wants all people to have an opportunity to turn to him and change the way they think and act. <a href="/gnt/2_peter/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> The Lord is not slow to do what he has promised, as some think. Instead, he is patient with you, because he does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants all to turn away from their sins. <a href="/isv/2_peter/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some people understand slowness, but is being patient with you. He does not want anyone to perish, but wants everyone to repent. <a href="/msb/2_peter/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with us, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance. <a href="/net/2_peter/3.htm">NET Bible</a> The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some regard slowness, but is being patient toward you, because he does not wish for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. <a href="/nheb/2_peter/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. <a href="/wbt/2_peter/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is long-suffering toward us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. <a href="/wey/2_peter/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The Lord is not slow in fulfilling His promise, in the sense in which some men speak of slowness. But He bears patiently with you, His desire being that no one should perish but that all should come to repentance. <a href="/web/2_peter/3.htm">World English Bible</a> The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but he is patient with us, not wishing that anyone should perish, but that all should come to repentance. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_peter/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> the LORD is not slow in regard to the promise, as some count slowness, but is long-suffering to us, not intending any to be lost, but all to come to conversion, <a href="/blb/2_peter/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> The Lord does not delay the promise, as some esteem slowness, but is patient toward you, not willing for any to perish, but all to come to repentance. <a href="/ylt/2_peter/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> the Lord is not slow in regard to the promise, as certain count slowness, but is long-suffering to us, not counselling any to be lost but all to pass on to reformation, <a href="/slt/2_peter/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The Lord puts not off the solemn promise, as some deem slowness; but is longsuffering to us, not willing any to perish, but all should have room for repentance.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_peter/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The Lord delayeth not his promise, as some imagine, but dealeth patiently for your sake, not willing that any should perish, but that all should return to penance. <a href="/cpdv/2_peter/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> The Lord is not delaying his promise, as some imagine, but he does act patiently for your sake, not wanting anyone to perish, but wanting all to be turned back to penance. <a href="/nabre/2_peter/3.htm">New American Bible</a> The Lord does not delay his promise, as some regard “delay,” but he is patient with you, not wishing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. <a href="/nrsvce/2_peter/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_peter/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> The LORD is not negligent concerning his promises, as some men count negligence; but is longsuffering toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/2_peter/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> THE LORD JEHOVAH does not delay his promises as people consider delay, but he is patient for your sakes, and because he is not willing that any person would perish, but that every person would come to conversion.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/2_peter/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> The Lord does not delay concerning his promise, as some men count delay, but he is long-suffering toward us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. <a href="/godbey/2_peter/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some people count slackness; but is long-suffering for your sakes, not wishing that any should perish, but all come to repentance. <a href="/haweis/2_peter/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> The Lord doth not delay the promise (as some count it delay); but is longsuffering towards us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should have space for repentance. <a href="/mace/2_peter/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> the Lord does not delay the accomplishment of his promise, as some do imagine, but he waits with patience upon our account, as being unwilling that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. <a href="/wey/2_peter/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> The Lord is not slow in fulfilling His promise, in the sense in which some men speak of slowness. But He bears patiently with you, His desire being that no one should perish but that all should come to repentance. <a href="/worrell/2_peter/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> The Lord is not slow respecting the promise, as some account slowness; but He is long-suffering toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. <a href="/worsley/2_peter/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> The Lord is not slow as to his promise (as some count it slowness) but is long-suffering towards us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. <a href="/parallel/2_peter/3-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gzcat0SlE18?start=553" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_peter/3.htm">The Day of the Lord</a> …8Beloved, do not let this one thing escape your notice: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. 9<a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">The Lord</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/1019.htm" title="1019: bradynei (V-PIA-3S) -- To be slow, I delay, tarry. From bradus; to delay.">is not slow in keeping</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">His</a> <a href="/greek/1860.htm" title="1860: epangelias (N-GFS) -- A promise. From epaggello; an announcement.">promise</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">as</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tines (IPro-NMP) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">some</a> <a href="/greek/2233.htm" title="2233: hēgountai (V-PIM/P-3P) -- (a) To lead, (b) To think, be of opinion, suppose, consider. ">understand</a> <a href="/greek/1022.htm" title="1022: bradytēta (N-AFS) -- Tardiness, slowness, delay. From bradus; tardiness.">slowness,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3114.htm" title="3114: makrothymei (V-PIA-3S) -- From the same as makrothumos; to be long-spirited, i.e. forbearing or patient.">is patient</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">with</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">not</a> <a href="/greek/1014.htm" title="1014: boulomenos (V-PPM/P-NMS) -- To will, intend, desire, wish. Middle voice of a primary verb; to will, i.e. be willing.">wanting</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tinas (IPro-AMP) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">anyone</a> <a href="/greek/622.htm" title="622: apolesthai (V-ANM) -- From apo and the base of olethros; to destroy fully, literally or figuratively.">to perish</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantas (Adj-AMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">everyone</a> <a href="/greek/5562.htm" title="5562: chōrēsai (V-ANA) -- From chora; to be in space, i.e. to pass, enter, or to hold, admit.">to come</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3341.htm" title="3341: metanoian (N-AFS) -- From metanoeo; compunction; by implication, reversal (another's) decision).">repentance.</a> 10But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/ezekiel/18-23.htm">Ezekiel 18:23</a> Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Lord GOD. Wouldn’t I prefer that he turn from his ways and live? <a href="/ezekiel/33-11.htm">Ezekiel 33:11</a> Say to them: ‘As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked should turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! For why should you die, O house of Israel?’ <a href="/1_timothy/2-4.htm">1 Timothy 2:4</a> who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. <a href="/romans/2-4.htm">Romans 2:4</a> Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance? <a href="/isaiah/30-18.htm">Isaiah 30:18</a> Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him. <a href="/joel/2-13.htm">Joel 2:13</a> So rend your hearts and not your garments, and return to the LORD your God. For He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. And He relents from sending disaster. <a href="/matthew/18-14.htm">Matthew 18:14</a> In the same way, your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish. <a href="/acts/17-30.htm">Acts 17:30</a> Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent. <a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a> For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. <a href="/romans/9-22.htm">Romans 9:22</a> What if God, intending to show His wrath and make His power known, bore with great patience the vessels of His wrath, prepared for destruction? <a href="/1_john/2-2.htm">1 John 2:2</a> He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. <a href="/isaiah/55-6.htm">Isaiah 55:6-7</a> Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. / Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon. <a href="/luke/15-7.htm">Luke 15:7</a> I tell you that in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous ones who do not need to repent. <a href="/luke/15-10.htm">Luke 15:10</a> In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of God’s angels over one sinner who repents.” <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:9</a> For God has not appointed us to suffer wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is long-suffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.is not.<a href="/isaiah/46-13.htm">Isaiah 46:13</a> I bring near my righteousness; it shall not be far off, and my salvation shall not tarry: and I will place salvation in Zion for Israel my glory.<a href="/habakkuk/2-3.htm">Habakkuk 2:3</a> For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.<a href="/luke/18-7.htm">Luke 18:7,8</a> And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? … but is.<a href="/2_peter/3-15.htm">2 Peter 3:15</a> And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you;<a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6</a> And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,<a href="/psalms/86-15.htm">Psalm 86:15</a> But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.not willing.<a href="/exodus/18-23.htm">Exodus 18:23</a> If thou shalt do this thing, and God command thee so, then thou shalt be able to endure, and all this people shall also go to their place in peace.<a href="/exodus/32-32.htm">Exodus 32:32</a> Yet now, if thou wilt forgive their sin; and if not, blot me, I pray thee, out of thy book which thou hast written.<a href="/exodus/33-11.htm">Exodus 33:11</a> And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. And he turned again into the camp: but his servant Joshua, the son of Nun, a young man, departed not out of the tabernacle.but that.<a href="/romans/2-4.htm">Romans 2:4</a> Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?<a href="/1_timothy/2-4.htm">1 Timothy 2:4</a> Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.<a href="/revelation/2-21.htm">Revelation 2:21</a> And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_peter/5-12.htm">Account</a> <a href="/james/1-15.htm">Bears</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-13.htm">Count</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-37.htm">Delay</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-14.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-10.htm">Desiring</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-7.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-3.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-3.htm">Fulfilling</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-4.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-20.htm">Longsuffering</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-5.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/james/5-11.htm">Patient</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-20.htm">Patiently</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-12.htm">Perish</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-4.htm">Promise</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-1.htm">Reach</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-17.htm">Repentance</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-13.htm">Seems</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-20.htm">Sense</a> <a href="/zephaniah/3-16.htm">Slack</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-10.htm">Slackness</a> <a href="/james/1-19.htm">Slow</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-18.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-8.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-22.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-3.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-19.htm">Us-Ward</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-7.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/james/1-4.htm">Wanting</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-2.htm">Willing</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-17.htm">Wishing</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-7.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_peter/3-15.htm">Account</a> <a href="/1_john/5-6.htm">Bears</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-15.htm">Count</a> <a href="/revelation/6-10.htm">Delay</a> <a href="/1_john/2-17.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-12.htm">Desiring</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-12.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-14.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/numbers/3-8.htm">Fulfilling</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-13.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-15.htm">Longsuffering</a> <a href="/2_john/1-3.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-15.htm">Patient</a> <a href="/revelation/2-3.htm">Patiently</a> <a href="/jude/1-11.htm">Perish</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-13.htm">Promise</a> <a href="/revelation/12-14.htm">Reach</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-15.htm">Repentance</a> <a href="/genesis/16-6.htm">Seems</a> <a href="/genesis/2-25.htm">Sense</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/7-10.htm">Slack</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-18.htm">Slackness</a> <a href="/exodus/4-10.htm">Slow</a> <a href="/1_john/1-6.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/1_john/3-21.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/1_john/2-26.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-16.htm">Understand</a> <a href="/psalms/40-5.htm">Us-Ward</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-12.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-27.htm">Wanting</a> <a href="/3_john/1-13.htm">Willing</a> <a href="/job/31-30.htm">Wishing</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-13.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">2 Peter 3</div>1. <a href="/2_peter/3-1.htm">He assures them of the certainty of Christ's coming to judgment;</a> 8. <a href="/2_peter/3-8.htm">warning the godly, for the long patience of God, to hasten their repentance.</a> 10. <a href="/2_peter/3-10.htm">He describes also the manner how the world shall be destroyed;</a> 11. <a href="/2_peter/3-11.htm">exhorting them to all holiness of life;</a> 16. <a href="/2_peter/3-16.htm">and again to think the patience of God to tend to their salvation, as Paul wrote to them in his epistles.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the biblical context, some early Christians were concerned about the delay of the Second Coming. This echoes the Old Testament, where God's timing often differed from human expectations (e.g., <a href="/habakkuk/2-3.htm">Habakkuk 2:3</a>). The promise refers to the return of Christ and the establishment of His kingdom, a central hope in Christian eschatology.as some understand slowness Here, the text acknowledges human perceptions of time and impatience. In historical context, scoffers in Peter's time questioned the validity of the promise due to the delay (<a href="/2_peter/3-3.htm">2 Peter 3:3-4</a>). This reflects a broader biblical theme where God's ways and timing are beyond human comprehension (<a href="/isaiah/55-8.htm">Isaiah 55:8-9</a>).but is patient with you God's patience is a recurring theme in Scripture, highlighting His mercy and desire for repentance (<a href="/romans/2-4.htm">Romans 2:4</a>). This patience is not a sign of neglect but of divine love and forbearance. The historical context shows that God's patience was evident in the Old Testament, such as in the days of Noah (<a href="/genesis/6-3.htm">Genesis 6:3</a>).not wanting anyone to perish This phrase underscores God's desire for salvation rather than judgment. It aligns with the biblical teaching that God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked (<a href="/ezekiel/18-23.htm">Ezekiel 18:23, 32</a>). Theologically, it emphasizes God's universal offer of salvation, though it does not imply universalism.but everyone to come to repentance Repentance is a key biblical concept, involving a change of mind and turning away from sin. This reflects the New Testament call to repentance as a response to the gospel (<a href="/acts/17-30.htm">Acts 17:30</a>). The phrase highlights God's inclusive call to all humanity, consistent with the Great Commission (<a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord</a> Refers to God, emphasizing His sovereignty and divine nature. 2. <a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter</a> The apostle who authored this epistle, addressing early Christians. 3. <a href="/topical/e/early_christians.htm">Early Christians</a> The recipients of Peter's letter, facing challenges and awaiting Christ's return. 4. <a href="/topical/p/promise.htm">Promise</a> Refers to the promise of Christ's return and the fulfillment of God's plan. 5. <a href="/topical/r/repentance.htm">Repentance</a> A key theme in Christian doctrine, involving a change of mind and turning away from sin.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_patience.htm">God's Patience</a> God's delay is not a sign of forgetfulness but of His immense patience, giving humanity time to repent. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_timing.htm">Understanding God's Timing</a> Human perception of time differs from God's eternal perspective. Trust in His perfect timing. <a href="/topical/c/call_to_repentance.htm">Call to Repentance</a> The verse underscores the importance of repentance as a response to God's patience and love. <a href="/topical/e/evangelistic_urgency.htm">Evangelistic Urgency</a> While God is patient, believers are called to share the Gospel actively, knowing that His return is certain. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god's_promise.htm">Hope in God's Promise</a> Believers can find hope and assurance in God's promise, knowing He desires salvation for all.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_peter_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Peter 3</a> <a href="/q/more_in_heaven_or_hell.htm">Are there more people in heaven or hell?</a> <a href="/q/what_if_one_rejects_belief_in_god.htm">What happens if one rejects belief in God?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_provisionism_or_a_provisionist.htm">What is Provisionism or a Provisionist?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_many_perish_if_god_wills_not.htm">Why do many perish if God wills none to?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_peter/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) Third Answer--a practical one: Make good use of what to you seems to be delay.The Lord is not slack.--We are in doubt whether "the Lord" means Christ or God the Father. In <a href="/2_peter/3-8.htm" title="But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.">2Peter 3:8</a> "the Lord" certainly means God; and this is in favour of the same meaning here. On the other hand, "concerning His promise" naturally refers to Christ's promise that He will return. The same doubt recurs with regard to <a href="/2_peter/3-15.htm" title="And account that the long-suffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given to him has written to you;">2Peter 3:15</a> (see Note there). By "is not slack is meant "does not delay beyond the time appointed." There is no dilatoriness; He waits, but is never slow, is never late.Concerning his promise.--The Greek construction is peculiar, formed on the analogy of a comparative adjective--"is not slower than his promise." (Comp. <a href="/romans/3-23.htm" title="For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;">Romans 3:23</a>.)But is longsuffering.--(Comp. <a href="/2_peter/3-15.htm" title="And account that the long-suffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given to him has written to you;">2Peter 3:15</a> and <a href="/1_peter/3-20.htm" title="Which sometime were disobedient, when once the long-suffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.">1Peter 3:20</a>. As St. Augustine puts it, God is patiens quia aeternus--longsuffering because He is eternal. He who is from everlasting to everlasting can afford to wait. (Comp. the Shepherd, Sim. VIII. xi. 1.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_peter/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness. The Lord here, as frequently in these Epistles, is God the Father; it is he only who knoweth that day and that hour (<a href="/mark/13-32.htm">Mark 13:32</a>). Some take the genitive τῆς ἐπαγγελίας with "the Lord," and translate, "The Lord of the promise is not slack." This is a possible connection, but, not so satisfactory as the ordinary rendering. (For the genitive with the verb βραδύνει, see Winer, 3:30, 6, b.) The latter clause may be understood, "as some think it, i.e., the delay of the judgment, to be slackness;" or better, perhaps, "as some understand the meaning of slackness." Men are slow in fulfilling their promises from various, often selfish, motives; the Lord's delay comes from love and long-suffering. But is long-suffering to us-ward; rather, to you-ward, which seems to be the best-supported reading; two ancient manuscripts give "for your sake." St. Peter has the same thought in the First Epistle (<a href="/1_peter/4.htm">1 Peter 4</a>:20); there he reminds us how the long-suffering of God waited while the ark was a-preparing; here he tells us that the delay of the judgment, at which unbelievers scoff, is due to the same cause. We note here an item of evidence for the common authorship of the two Epistles (comp. <a href="/habakkuk/2-3.htm">Habakkuk 2:3</a>, quoted in <a href="/hebrews/10-37.htm">Hebrews 10:37</a>, and Ecclus. 32:22, in the Septuagint; also Augustine's well-known words, "Pattens quid aeternus"). Not willing that any should perish; rather, not wishing or desiring (μὴ βουλόμενος). The participle gives the reason of the Lord's delay; he hath no pleasure that the wicked should die (<a href="/ezekiel/18-23.htm">Ezekiel 18:23, 32</a>, and Ezekiel 33:11). But that all should come to repentance. The G reek word for "come" (χωρῆσαι), occurs in the same sense in <a href="/matthew/15-17.htm">Matthew 15:17</a> (see also the remarkable parallel from Plutarch, 'De Flum.,' page 19 (quoted by Alford), εἰς μετάνοιαν... χωρήσας). Calvin takes it transitively, "willing to receive all to repentance." But the common translation is plainly right (comp. <a href="/1_timothy/2-4.htm">1 Timothy 2:4</a> combined with <a href="/2_timothy/2-25.htm">2 Timothy 2:25</a>). <a href="/commentaries/2_peter/3-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>The Lord Κύριος (Kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. is not slow [to fulfill ] βραδύνει (bradynei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1019.htm">Strong's 1019: </a> To be slow, I delay, tarry. From bradus; to delay. [His] τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. promise ἐπαγγελίας (epangelias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1860.htm">Strong's 1860: </a> A promise. From epaggello; an announcement. as ὥς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. some τινες (tines) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. understand ἡγοῦνται (hēgountai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2233.htm">Strong's 2233: </a> (a) To lead, (b) To think, be of opinion, suppose, consider. slowness, βραδύτητα (bradytēta) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1022.htm">Strong's 1022: </a> Tardiness, slowness, delay. From bradus; tardiness. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. is patient μακροθυμεῖ (makrothymei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3114.htm">Strong's 3114: </a> From the same as makrothumos; to be long-spirited, i.e. forbearing or patient. with εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. you, ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. not μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. wanting βουλόμενός (boulomenos) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1014.htm">Strong's 1014: </a> To will, intend, desire, wish. Middle voice of a primary verb; to 'will, ' i.e. be willing. anyone τινας (tinas) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. to perish ἀπολέσθαι (apolesthai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Middle <a href="/greek/strongs_622.htm">Strong's 622: </a> From apo and the base of olethros; to destroy fully, literally or figuratively. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. everyone πάντας (pantas) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. to come χωρῆσαι (chōrēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_5562.htm">Strong's 5562: </a> From chora; to be in space, i.e. to pass, enter, or to hold, admit. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. repentance. μετάνοιαν (metanoian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3341.htm">Strong's 3341: </a> From metanoeo; compunction; by implication, reversal (another's) decision). <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_peter/3-9.htm">2 Peter 3:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_peter/3-9.htm">2 Peter 3:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_peter/3-9.htm">2 Peter 3:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_peter/3-9.htm">2 Peter 3:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_peter/3-9.htm">2 Peter 3:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_peter/3-9.htm">2 Peter 3:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_peter/3-9.htm">2 Peter 3:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_peter/3-9.htm">2 Peter 3:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_peter/3-9.htm">2 Peter 3:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_peter/3-9.htm">2 Peter 3:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-9.htm">NT Letters: 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow concerning his (2 Pet. 2P iiP ii Pet) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_peter/3-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Peter 3:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Peter 3:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_peter/3-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Peter 3:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Peter 3:10" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>