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Question

In 2 Peter 3:15 Peter says "And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you;"
where is he talking about? Where did Paul talk about the longsuffering of the Lord? Could you please give me a reference? Thank you! Much appreciate it!

Answer 1

The teachings of this letter find parallels in Paul, e.g., God's will to save (Romans 2:4; 9:22-23; 1 Cor 1:7-8), the coming of Christ (1 Thes 4:16-17; 1 Cor 15:23-52), and preparedness for the judgment (Col 1:22-23; Eph 1:4-14; 4:30; 5:5-14). Other scriptures: used to guide the faith and life of the Christian community. The letters of Paul are thus here placed on the same level as books of the Old Testament.

This is copied and pasted from a footnote found in the New American Bible. - http://www.nccbuscc.org/nab/bible/index.htm

Answer 2

It always helps me when I am studying a certain scripture to look at a couple of different versions of the bible to help me understand better. What is being talked about is the wisdom that Paul was given. Here is the Amplified and Message versions. I pray it helps.


2 Peter 3:15 (Amplified Bible)

15And consider that the long-suffering of our Lord [His slowness in avenging wrongs and judging the world] is salvation (that which is conducive to the soul's safety), even as our beloved brother Paul also wrote to you according to the spiritual insight given him,


2 Peter 3:14-18 (The Message)

14-16So, my dear friends, since this is what you have to look forward to, do your very best to be found living at your best, in purity and peace. Interpret our Master's patient restraint for what it is: salvation. Our good brother Paul, who was given much wisdom in these matters, refers to this in all his letters, and has written you essentially the same thing. Some things Paul writes are difficult to understand. Irresponsible people who don't know what they are talking about twist them every which way. They do it to the rest of the Scriptures, too, destroying themselves as they do it.

17-18But you, friends, are well-warned. Be on guard lest you lose your footing and get swept off your feet by these lawless and loose-talking teachers. Grow in grace and understanding of our Master and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Glory to the Master, now and forever! Yes!

Answer 3

Romans 8:17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.

2 Corinthians 1:5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.

Philippians 3:10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;

Romans 2:4 Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?

1 Timothy 1:16 Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.

Answer 4

Longsuffering is another word for patience. You'd need a concordance to look up the quote from Paul.

Answer 5

Romans 2:4 for one. Paul being the equivalent of a lawyer wrote a lot. much of it on the qualities of Jesus.

Answer 6

Rom 2:4 is used as cross reference
Pauls letters already had a widespread reputation.
there are so many footnotes its hard to tell

Answer 7

Romans 2:4
Eph. 3:3
Col 1:25-27

Answer 8

You're relying too much on the bible. It's been passed down through more than 2000 years, with scribes and scholors editing it with their own ideas and stories whenever they could. Don't accept the bible as absolute fact; it's not.