for he to whom these things are lacking is blind, seeing dimly, having forgotten the cleansing from his old sins.

For He received from God the Father honor and glory, when such a voice was borne to Him from the Excellent Glory, "This is My Son, the Beloved, in Whom I took delight";

the Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and to keep the unrighteous enduring punishment unto the day of judgment;

promising them liberty, while they themselves are slaves of corruption; for by what one is overcome by this he has become enslaved.

The Lord is not slow respecting the promise, as some account slowness; but He is long-suffering toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.