The primary focus of this section is the day of the coming or parousia. In the first two verses, the author emphasizes the evangelistic value of the apostolic letters. In verses 3 and following, the author warns against opponents who, with cynicism, falsehood, and debauchery, deny the coming by arguing that the world is immutable since its origins (4). The truth is that those in power are not interested in change so they can continue to dominate and manipulate communities at will. A distinction must be made between God’s time – “kairos” (cf. Ps 90:4) – and human time – “kronos.” On the other hand, the delay in time is a patient choice on God’s part, meant to allow everyone to be saved (cf. Jn 3:16-17; 1 Tim 2:4).