2 Peter 3:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Peter 3:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Peter 3:9 is a verse from the book of 2 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Peter 3:9 — 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.”
— 2 Peter 3:9 (KJV)
2 Peter 3:9 in Context — About the Book of 2 Peter
2 Peter is a dying apostle's reminder service: God's divine power has already given us everything needed for life and godliness through precious promises. It warns against scoffers and false teachers, explains the Lord's patience — not slow but not willing that any perish — and calls us to grow in grace.
Cross-References for 2 Peter 3:9
“And if the whole congregation of Israel sin through ignorance, and the thing be hid from the eyes of the assembly, and they have done somewhat against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which should not be done, and are guilty;”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:9: lord, concerning, some
“When a ruler hath sinned, and done somewhat through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD his God concerning things which should not be done, and is guilty;”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:9: lord, concerning, some
“And if any one of the common people sin through ignorance, while he doeth somewhat against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and be guilty; any one: Heb. any soul common...: Heb. people of the land”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:9: lord, concerning, some
“And they came, both men and women, as many as were willing hearted, and brought bracelets, and earrings, and rings, and tablets, all jewels of gold: and every man that offered offered an offering of gold unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:9: lord, men, willing
“Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a soul shall sin through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and shall do against any of them:”
Shares key themes with 2 Peter 3:9: lord, concerning, men
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