⁷ By the same word, the present heavens and earth have been reserved for fire, being kept for the Day of Judgment and the destruction of sinners.

⁸ But do not ignore this one fact, beloved: with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. ⁹ The Lord does not delay in keeping his promise, as some think in terms of delay, but he is patient with you. It is not his wish that any should perish but rather that all should be brought to repentance.