For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, —For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life (John 3:16). The grace of God is for everybody in the world who will accept it. The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some count slackness; but is longsuffering to you-ward, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). This acceptance requires obedience to all of His commands.