Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.
And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.