It is the same way with what God has done. God wanted to show his anger and to let people see his power. But God endured patiently those people he was angry with—people that were ready to be destroyed.
Revelation 2:21 - Easy To Read Version I have given her time to change her heart and turn away from her sin. But she does not want to change. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition I gave her time to repent, but she has no desire to repent of her immorality [symbolic of idolatry] and refuses to do so. American Standard Version (1901) And I gave her time that she should repent; and she willeth not to repent of her fornication. Common English Bible I gave her time to change her heart and life, but she refuses to change her life of prostitution. Catholic Public Domain Version And I gave her a time, so that she might do penance, but she is not willing to repent from her fornication. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And I gave her a time that she might do penance, and she will not repent of her fornication. |
It is the same way with what God has done. God wanted to show his anger and to let people see his power. But God endured patiently those people he was angry with—people that were ready to be destroyed.
Those were the spirits who refused to obey God long ago in the time of Noah. God was waiting patiently for them while Noah was building the big boat. Only a few people—eight in all—were saved in that boat. Those people were saved by water.
Remember that we are saved because our Lord is patient. Our dear brother Paul told you that same thing when he wrote to you with the wisdom that God gave him.
The Lord is not being slow in doing what he promised—the way some people understand slowness. But God is being patient with you. God doesn’t want any person to be lost. God wants every person to change his heart and stop sinning.
People cursed the God of heaven because of their pain and the sores they had. But the people refused to change their hearts and turn away from the \{bad\} things they did.
The people were burned by the great heat. Those people cursed the name of God. God is the One who had control over these troubles. But the people refused to change their hearts and lives and give glory to God.