Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.

It will surely

General references

Bible References

The vision

Acts 1:7
But he said to them: It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has reserved under his own control.
Acts 17:26
and he has made from one blood every nation of men, that they might dwell on all the face of the earth, having marked out their appointed times, and the bounds of their dwelling:
Galatians 4:2
but is under guardians and managers till the time appointed by the father.
2 Thessalonians 2:6
And now you know what restrains, in order that he may be revealed in his own proper time.

But

Hebrews 10:36
For you have need of patience, that, after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise.

It will surely

Luke 18:7
and will not God avenge his elect, who cry to him day and night, though he delay long in respect to them?
2 Peter 2:3
and, with delusive words, they will, through covetousness, make gain of you: the condemnation, long ago denounced against these, delays not, and their destruction does not slumber.

General references

Hebrews 6:15
And so, when he had waited patiently, he received the promises.
Hebrews 10:37
For yet a very, very little while, and He that comes will come, and will not delay.