(A)The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but (B)is patient toward you, (C)not willing for any to perish, but for all to come to repentance.

A New Heaven and Earth

10 But (D)the day of the Lord (E)will come like a thief, in which (F)the heavens (G)will pass away with a roar and the (H)elements will be destroyed with intense heat, and (I)the earth and [a]its works will be [b]discovered.

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  1. 2 Peter 3:10 Lit the works in it
  2. 2 Peter 3:10 I.e., as worthless; late mss burned up

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise,(A) as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient(B) with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.(C)

10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief.(D) The heavens will disappear with a roar;(E) the elements will be destroyed by fire,(F) and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare.[a](G)

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  1. 2 Peter 3:10 Some manuscripts be burned up