2 Peter 3:9 (WEB)
The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but he is patient with us, not wishing that anyone should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Catechism · 2
"I Believe in Life Everlasting"
“In the Eucharistic liturgy and in the daily prayers of her faithful, the Church implores the mercy of God, who does not want "any to perish, but all to come to repentance":” — Catechism footnote: 2 Pet 3:9.
The Seven Petitions
“He "is forbearing toward you, not wishing that any should perish."” — Catechism footnote: 2 Pet 3:9; cf. Mt 18:14.
Fathers and councils · 2
Jerome
“The Lord who wills that all men shall be saved and prefers the repentance of a sinner to his death has, in His almighty providence, removed from you this excuse.” — editor's note: 1 Tim. ii. 4; 2 Pet. iii. 9.
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Augustine of Hippo
“Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.”” — editor's note: 2 Pet. iii. 3–13. The whole passage is quoted by Augustin.
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