Luke 18:7

And shall not God execute vengeance for his own elect, who cry out to him day and night, though he bear long with them?

2 Peter 3:9-10

The Lord doth not delay the promise (as some count it delay); but is longsuffering towards us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should have space for repentance.

2 Peter 3:15

And account the long suffering of our Lord conducive to salvation; as our beloved brother Paul also, according to the wisdom given to him, hath written unto you;

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Summary

I have long time holden my peace; I have been still, and refrained myself: now will I cry like a travailing woman; I will destroy and devour at once.

Bible References

Long time

Luke 18:7
And shall not God execute vengeance for his own elect, who cry out to him day and night, though he bear long with them?
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord doth not delay the promise (as some count it delay); but is longsuffering towards us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should have space for repentance.