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.
The vision
But
It will surely
General references
Bible References
The vision
Acts 1:7
Jesus replied, "You are not permitted to know the [specific] time or date [when this will happen]. For the Father has appointed it [to happen] when He determines [the right time].
Acts 17:26
He made every race of people living throughout the earth from one [family] and determined when [they would rise in history] and where they would live.
Galatians 4:2
He is [still] under [the direction of] guardians and managers [of his affairs] until the day his father decides [to give him his inheritance].
2 Thessalonians 2:6
[But] for now, there is something holding him back [i.e., holding back the man of lawlessness from emerging, See verses 3-4], and you people know what it is. [It is restraining him] so that he will not be revealed until his own [due] time.
But
Hebrews 10:36
For you need to be steadfast so that, after you have done what God wants, you will receive the promise [of an inheritance. See 9:15].
It will surely
Luke 18:7
So, will God not grant justice to His elect [i.e., His people] who call out to Him [i.e., in prayer] day and night? Will He be slow in helping them?
2 Peter 2:3
And through greedy desires and deceptive words they will exploit you [for evil purposes]. But the judgment that they have had coming for a long time, will not delay, but will eventually awaken [i.e., arrive] to bring destruction upon them.
General references
Hebrews 6:15
And so, after waiting patiently, Abraham received what [God] had promised.
Hebrews 10:37
[Hab. 2:3-4 LXX says], "For [it will be] only a short time [before] He [i.e., Christ], who is coming, will be here without delay.