Swedish (New Living Bible) (NLB) 2004 (Nya Levande Bibeln)
Att vår Herre inte kommer tillbaka genast, det ska ni se som något positivt, eftersom det betyder att fler kan bli räddade. Det har ju också vår käre bror Paulus skrivit till er om, med den vishet han har fått ifrån Gud. Ja, varje gång han skriver i något av sina brev om att Herren Jesus ska komma tillbaka, nämner han just detta. En del av Paulus undervisning är svår att förstå, och det finns okunniga människor med en osäker tro som förvränger det han skriver, precis som de förvränger det andra som står i Skriften. Men genom detta ska de gå evigt förlorade.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse from 2 Peter chapter 3, the author reminds us that God's patience is a form of salvation. He also mentions that Paul wrote letters to you using the wisdom given to him.
Explained for Children
Imagine your friend takes time to teach you how to ride a bike. It might take many tries and lots of patience, but they're doing it because they care about you learning safely. That's like God being patient with us - He cares for our salvation!
Historical Background
2 Peter was written by the Apostle Peter around AD 64-68 to early Christians who were facing persecution. The letter emphasizes steadfastness in faith and warns against false teachers, referencing Paul’s letters as a reliable source of wisdom.
Living It Out Today
Today, if you feel God isn't acting quickly enough on your behalf, remember His patience is not indifference but part of the plan for your salvation. Just like waiting through challenging times can help build character, so too does God's patience shape our faith.
Topics
salvationpatiencewisdomfaithperseveranceGod's character
Peter mentions Paul to reinforce the authority and importance of Paul's teachings, especially when addressing issues that could confuse or mislead believers.
How is patience related to salvation in this verse?
Patience shows God’s kindness and gives people more time to come to faith. It reflects His desire for everyone to be saved rather than judged hastily.
What does it mean by 'wisdom given unto him'?
This phrase indicates that Paul received divine inspiration, allowing him to write with a wisdom beyond human understanding, directly from God.
How can we apply Peter's words about patience today?
We can practice patience in our daily lives by trusting in God’s plan and timing, even when it seems slow. This helps us grow stronger in faith and character.