2 Maccabees 6:14

14 With other nations the Lord patiently delays punishment until they fill up the full measure of their sins, but with us he decided to deal differently, and is exacting retribution on us before

2 Maccabees 6:14 In-Context

12 So I urge those stumbling upon this scroll not to shrink back because of these misfortunes but to understand that these punishments weren't for the destruction of our people but for their discipline.

13 It is a sign of great kindness that those Jews who acted immorally weren't left alone for very long but experienced punishments immediately.

14 With other nations the Lord patiently delays punishment until they fill up the full measure of their sins, but with us he decided to deal differently, and is exacting retribution on us before

15 our sins reach their peak.

16 Therefore, he never withdraws his mercy from us. Although disciplining us with misfortunes, God doesn't forsake his own people.