Daily Wisdom: 2 Peter 3:9

Saturday, November 7, 1959

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
— 2 Peter 3:9

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Illustration of 2 Peter 3:9 — The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

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Daily Wisdom is a free daily devotional for Christians featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.