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Delays by God do not result from any failure on his part, but reflect unrealistic human expectations concerning his actions. God delays his vengeance in order to give time for human repentance.
To give time for repentance Lk 13:6-9; Ro 2:4; 2Pe 3:8-9 See also Mt 3:7-11 pp Lk 3:7-10; 1Ti 2:4; Jas 5:7; Rev 2:21
In response to repentance 1Ki 21:29 See also 1Ki 21:21-28
Where there is no repentance, God does not delay Eze 12:25 See also Eze 21:24-26; Rev 2:16
Isa 48:9 See also Ne 9:30-31
Jn 11:1-6 See also Jn 11:11-23,38-44
Lk 24:49 See also Ac 1:4; Ac 2:1-4
Heb 10:37 Referring to the second coming of Jesus Christ. See also Hab 2:3 Referring to the
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