2 Peter 3:15

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you;

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Our beloved

Acts 15:25

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General references

Proverbs 28:23

Bible References

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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.

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

I am the worst of them. But for that very reason I received mercy, so that in me, as the worst sinner, the Messiah Jesus might demonstrate all of his patience as an example for those who would believe in him for eternal life.

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.

Our beloved

So we have unanimously decided to choose men and send them to you with our dear Barnabas and Paul,

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and I've filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and all kinds of craftsmanship

and he has filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, and with knowledge of all kinds of work,

"Because you asked for this, and you didn't ask for a long life for yourself, and you didn't ask for the lives of your enemies, but instead you've asked for discernment so you can understand how to govern, look how I'm going to do precisely what you asked. I'm giving you a wise and discerning mind, so that there will have been no one like you before you and no one will arise after you like you.

God gave Solomon wisdom and great discernment. His insights were as numerous as sand on the seashore.

And you, Ezra, in accordance with the wisdom given to you by your God, are to appoint magistrates and judges to administer justice to all the people beyond the Euphrates River. All of them are to know the laws of your God, and you are to instruct those who do not know them.

For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

After all, to the person who is good in God's sight, he gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy, but to the sinner he gives the troublesome task of acquiring and accumulating in order to leave it to someone who is good in the sight of God. This also is pointless and chasing after the wind.

and said, "May the name of God be blessed forever and ever; wisdom and power are his for evermore.

because I will give you the ability to speak, along with wisdom, that none of your opponents will be able to resist or refute.

and rescued him from all his troubles. He granted him favor and wisdom before Pharaoh, king of Egypt, who appointed him ruler of Egypt and of his whole household.

We don't speak about these things with words taught us by human wisdom, but with words taught by the Spirit, as we explain spiritual things to spiritual people.

To one has been given a message of wisdom by the Spirit; to another the ability to speak with knowledge according to the same Spirit;

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to everyone generously without a rebuke, and it will be given to him.

However, the wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, willing to yield, full of compassion and good deeds, and without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy.

General references

Whoever rebukes a man will later on find more favor than someone who flatters with his words.