Or do you despise the riches of his goodness, forbearance, and patience, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?

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.

Yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed."

What if God, willing to show his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much patience vessels of wrath prepared for destruction,