2 Peter 3:9

Full Chapter

September 18, 2025

KJV

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.

BSB

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.

WEB

The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

YLT

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,

F.O.G Original

(9) יהוה YAHWEH isn’t hesitating with His vow, as some count hesitation but rather is patient towards you, not wanting anyone to perish but rather for everyone to come into a returning mind.

F.O.G

(9) יהוה YAHWEH isn’t hesitating with His vow, as some count hesitation but rather is patient towards you, not wanting anyone to perish but rather for everyone to come into a returning mind.

F.O.G MSG

⁹The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some people think of slowness. Instead, He is patient with youᵇ, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.

Footnotes:

⁹ᵇ Patient with you: God’s delay in judgment is motivated by His desire to give more time for people to repent and be saved, showing His merciful character.