2 Peter 3:15 explicitly states that the Lord's patience leads to salvation, reinforcing the purpose behind the delay in verse 9.

Exodus 34:6 describes God as 'slow to anger,' the foundational attribute behind Peter's explanation that God is patient and not slow.

Revelation 2:21 shows God giving time to repent — a specific instance of the patient delay described in 2 Peter.

1 Peter 3:20 recalls God's patient waiting in Noah's day — a historical example of the patience that gives time for repentance.

Hebrews 10:37 quotes Habakkuk 2:3 about the coming one not delaying, directly supporting Peter's argument that the promise is sure.

1 Timothy 2:4 says God wants all people to be saved — the same universal salvific will that drives the patience in 2 Peter.

In 1 Timothy 1:16, Paul highlights Christ's patience in saving the worst sinner — illustrating the same divine patience that seeks repentance for all.

Romans 9:22 depicts God's great patience with objects of wrath, directly illustrating the same divine forbearance Peter describes.

Romans 2:4 directly states that God's kindness and patience are meant to lead to repentance — the same purpose as in 2 Peter.

Habakkuk 2:3 assures the vision will come at the appointed time and not delay, directly echoed in Peter's reassurance about the Lord's promise.

Psalm 86:15 echoes Exodus 34:6, affirming God's compassion and slowness to anger, undergirding Peter's portrayal of God's patient character.

In Jeremiah 8:6, despite God's patience, no one repents, showing the human failure that makes His longsuffering necessary.

In Jeremiah 36:3, God's warning aims to lead Judah to repentance so He can forgive, directly paralleling His desire for all to repent.

In Ezekiel 18:32, God declares He has no pleasure in death but wants people to turn and live, echoing His will that none perish.

In Ezekiel 18:32, God declares He takes no pleasure in death but desires repentance, directly paralleling the patience and will for repentance here.

In Ezekiel 33:11, God pleads for the wicked to turn and live, echoing the same desire for repentance and not perishing.

In Isaiah 42:14, God holds His peace for a long time before acting in judgment, illustrating the longsuffering that precedes final action.

In Matthew 18:14, Jesus directly states the Father is not willing any little ones should perish — a nearly identical sentiment.

In Luke 13:8, the gardener asks for one more year, symbolizing God's patience and willingness to give time for repentance.

In Psalm 50:21, God's silence is mistaken for approval, just as His patience is misread as slackness here.

In Nehemiah 9:30, God forbears many years and warns through prophets, directly reflecting the patience described here.

In 1 Kings 21:29, God delays judgment on Ahab after his humility, illustrating the longsuffering that gives space for repentance.

Genesis 15:16 indicates God waits until sin is full before judging — a pattern of patient delay that aligns with giving space for repentance.

In 1 Peter 4:7, the end is near, urging alertness — while 2 Peter 3:9 explains the delay as God's patience for repentance.

Isaiah 30:18 says the Lord waits to be gracious and shows compassion, aligning with Peter's theme of God's patient waiting for repentance.

In 2 Kings 17:13, God sends prophets to call Israel to turn from evil, echoing His patient desire for repentance before judgment.

Deuteronomy 7:10 says God is not slow to repay enemies — contrasting with 2 Peter's emphasis on patient delay for repentance. Both affirm God's timing.

Isaiah 46:13 affirms God's salvation will not be delayed, reinforcing that God's timing is purposeful, not slow.