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NASB | 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord does not delay [as though He were unable to act] and is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is [extraordinarily] patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. |
Subject: Who needs to repent? |
Bible Note: Brother Ezra, It is true that we are to be holy as He is holy, (the "mark that God has set for us") (1 Peter 1:15-16). We won't reach that mark until glory (Phil 1:6). As I have said before, that is not what 2 Peter 3:9 is dealing with. However it happened, we know that Christ did not sin. He was (and still is) perfect, without spot. (1 Peter 1:18-19). As believers, in our position, we are perfect. We have been justified (declared righteous), Romans 3:23-26. Also read Romans 8:29-30. Positionally, we have been "glorified". Why do you mention Enoch? He was almost unique in that He did not die. (Gen 5:24; Heb 11:5) All others, unbelievers and believers alike, up until now, with the exception of Elijah, have died. Benjamite |