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2 Peter 3:4-9

4 They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our fathers died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.”

5 But they deliberately forget that long ago by God’s word the heavens existed and the earth was formed out of water and by water.

6 By these waters also the world of that time was deluged and destroyed.

7 By the same word the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.

8 But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.

9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

Cross References for 2 Peter 3:4-9

Mark 13:19 - because those will be days of distress unequaled from the beginning, when God created the world... Click to read the verse Mark 13:19 Click to read the verse Mark 13:19

Revelation 3:14 - To the Church in Laodicea “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of... Click to read the verse Revelation 3:14 Click to read the verse Revelation 3:14

Mark 10:6 - “But at the beginning of creation God ‘made them male and female.’ Click to read the verse Mark 10:6 Click to read the verse Mark 10:6

James 5:7 - Patience in Suffering Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer w... Click to read the verse James 5:7 Click to read the verse James 5:7

Zephaniah 1:12 - At that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps and punish those who are complacent, who are li... Click to read the verse Zephaniah 1:12 Click to read the verse Zephaniah 1:12

Genesis 19:14 - So Lot went out and spoke to his sons-in-law, who were pledged to marry his daughters. He said,... Click to read the verse Genesis 19:14 Click to read the verse Genesis 19:14

1 Thessalonians 4:13 - The Coming of the Lord Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep,... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:13

1 Corinthians 4:5 - Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait till the Lord comes. He will bring to l... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:5 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 4:5

Exodus 32:1 - The Golden Calf When the people saw that Moses was so long in coming down from the mountain, th... Click to read the verse Exodus 32:1 Click to read the verse Exodus 32:1

Ecclesiastes 8:11 - When the sentence for a crime is not quickly carried out, the hearts of the people are filled w... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 8:11 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 8:11

Matthew 24:48 - But suppose that servant is wicked and says to himself, ‘My master is staying away a long time,’ Click to read the verse Matthew 24:48 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:48

Matthew 24:28 - Wherever there is a carcass, there the vultures will gather. Click to read the verse Matthew 24:28 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:28

Ezekiel 11:3 - They say, ‘Will it not soon be time to build houses? This city is a cooking pot, and we are the... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 11:3 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 11:3

Jeremiah 5:12-13 - They have lied about the Lord; they said, “He will do nothing! No harm will come to us; we will... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 5:12-13 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 5:12-13

Amos 6:3 - You put off the evil day and bring near a reign of terror. Click to read the verse Amos 6:3 Click to read the verse Amos 6:3

Amos 5:18 - The Day of the Lord Woe to you who long for the day of the Lord! Why do you long for the day of... Click to read the verse Amos 5:18 Click to read the verse Amos 5:18

Malachi 2:17 - You have wearied the Lord with your words. “How have we wearied him?” you ask. By saying, “... Click to read the verse Malachi 2:17 Click to read the verse Malachi 2:17

Luke 12:45 - But suppose the servant says to himself, ‘My master is taking a long time in coming,’ and he th... Click to read the verse Luke 12:45 Click to read the verse Luke 12:45

Matthew 24:27 - For as lightning that comes from the east is visible even in the west, so will be the coming of... Click to read the verse Matthew 24:27 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:27

1 Thessalonians 2:19 - For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord ... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:19 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:19

Ecclesiastes 1:9 - What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under ... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 1:9 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 1:9

Isaiah 5:18-19 - Woe to those who draw sin along with cords of deceit, and wickedness as with cart ropes, Click to read the verse Isaiah 5:18-19 Click to read the verse Isaiah 5:18-19

Jeremiah 17:15 - They keep saying to me, “Where is the word of the Lord? Let it now be fulfilled!” Click to read the verse Jeremiah 17:15 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 17:15

Ezekiel 12:27 - “Son of man, the house of Israel is saying, ‘The vision he sees is for many years from now, and... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 12:27 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 12:27

1 Corinthians 15:6 - After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers at the same time, most of who... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:6 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 15:6

Ezekiel 12:22-27 - “Son of man, what is this proverb you have in the land of Israel: ‘The days go by and every vis... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 12:22-27 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 12:22-27