2 Peter 3:4-10

4saying, “Where is his ‘coming’ that he promised? Ever since our ancestors fell asleep, all things continue as they have been since the beginning of creation.”

5They deliberately overlook this: By the word of God the heavens came into being long ago and the earth was brought about from water and through water.

6Through these the world of that time perished when it was flooded.

7By the same word, the present heavens and earth are stored up for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly.

8Dear friends, don’t overlook this one fact: With the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day.

9The Lord does not delay his promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance.

10But the day of the Lord will come like a thief; on that day the heavens will pass away with a loud noise, the elements will burn and be dissolved, and the earth and the works on it will be disclosed.