2 Peter 3:7-9 But, by means of the same word of God, the present heavens and earth have been reserved for fire, awaiting the judgment and destruction by God, along with its ungodly people.

AUV⁽ⁱ⁾ ⁷ But, by means of the same word [of God], the present heavens and earth have been reserved for fire, awaiting the judgment and destruction [by God], along with [its] ungodly people. ⁸ But do not forget this one thing, my dearly loved ones, that as the Lord [counts time], one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. ⁹ The Lord is not slow about keeping His promise, like some people are, but is [simply] being patient with you, since He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but He wants everyone to repent [i.e., change their hearts and lives].