2 Peter
“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
2 Peter 3:9 (KJV) speaks to God's patience, God's mercy, and repentance — words set in 2 Peter, a letter warning against false teaching. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil.”
Joel 2:13“The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.”
Psalms 103:8“And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,”
Exodus 34:6“I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.”
Luke 15:7“But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”
Matthew 9:13“Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.”
Luke 15:10
Common questions
What does 2 Peter 3:9 mean?
In the King James Version, 2 Peter 3:9 reads: "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." The verse speaks to God's patience, God's mercy, and repentance. To read it well, take it in the flow of 2 Peter 3 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 2 Peter 3:9 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is 2 Peter 3:9 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 2 Peter chapter 3.
What are some related Bible verses to 2 Peter 3:9?
Verses that sit beside 2 Peter 3:9 include Joel 2:13, Psalms 103:8, and Exodus 34:6. Reading them alongside 2 Peter 3:9 deepens the theme of God's patience.
How can I pray with 2 Peter 3:9?
Read 2 Peter 3:9 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.