8 Bible Verses about Punishment, Delayed

I defer my anger for my name's sake, and as my first act I'm restraining it for you, so as not to cut you off.

"Have you noticed that Ahab has humbled himself in my presence? Because he has humbled himself in my presence, I will not bring his evil to harvest during his lifetime, but I will bring evil to his household during his son's lifetime."

who disobeyed long ago in the days of Noah, when God waited patiently while the ark was being built. In it a few, that is, eight persons, were saved by water.

whom God offered as a place where atonement by the Messiah's blood would occur through faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because he had waited patiently to deal with sins committed in the past.

The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some people understand slowness, but is being patient with you. He does not want anyone to perish, but wants everyone to repent.

So the LORD said, "My Spirit won't remain with human beings forever, because they're truly mortal. Their lifespan will be 120 years."

Your descendants will return here in the fourth generation, since the iniquity of the Amorites has not yet run its course."

Or are you unaware of his rich kindness, forbearance, and patience, that it is God's kindness that is leading you to repent?