Fastidius
5th century · AD 420 · Pre-Schism Western · 2 passages
In his own words on 2 Peter
- 2 Peter 3:9
In his fatherly love, his kindness and his clemency, God does not punish immediately, so that you may recognize the extent of his loving regard for you and of his compassion. He would rather wait for you than punish you in your sin.
ON THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 21
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