The Lord does not delay his promise,(A) as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any(B) to perish(C) but all to come to repentance.(D)

10 But the day of the Lord(E) will come like a thief;[a](F) on that day the heavens will pass away(G) with a loud noise, the elements will burn and be dissolved,(H) and the earth and the works on it will be disclosed.[b][c] 11 Since all these things are to be dissolved in this way, it is clear what sort of people you should be in holy conduct and godliness

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Footnotes

  1. 3:10 Other mss add in the night
  2. 3:10 Other mss read will be burned up
  3. 3:10 Some Syriac and Coptic mss read will not be found

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