2 Peter 3:15
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;
Cross-references
2 Peter 3:9 explains the Lord's longsuffering is for repentance — the same patience Peter calls salvation in v.15.
In Romans 2:4, Paul teaches that God’s patience leads to repentance, reinforcing the same salvific purpose of His longsuffering.
In 1 Timothy 1:16, Paul describes Christ’s longsuffering in his own conversion as a pattern for believers, echoing the theme of patience leading to salvation.
Isaiah 30:18 depicts God waiting to be gracious—this echoes the patience of the Lord leading to salvation Peter mentions.
In John 8:11, Jesus shows the same patience by refusing to condemn the adulteress, calling her to repentance instead.
John 12:47 echoes this patience: Jesus came not to judge but to save, giving opportunity for salvation.
Romans 9:22 directly parallels God's patience (makrothymia) even toward vessels of wrath, showing its dual role.
In Revelation 2:21, Jesus gives time for repentance — echoing the patience that leads to salvation in 2 Peter 3:15.
In 1 Peter 3:20, God’s longsuffering during Noah’s day precedes salvation, providing another example of patience tied to deliverance.