31 Bible Verses about Patience
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Therefore, brothers, be patient until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth and is patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.
endurance produces proven character, and proven character produces hope.
knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
Be silent before the Lord and wait expectantly for Him;
do not be agitated by one who prospers in his way,
by the man who carries out evil plans.
Consider it a great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. But endurance must do its complete work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.
Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer.
So we must not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up.
“Stop your fighting—and know that I am God,
exalted among the nations, exalted on the earth.”
but those who trust in the Lord
will renew their strength;
they will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary;
they will walk and not faint.
And not only that, but we also rejoice in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance,
My dearly loved brothers, understand this: Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
Therefore, brothers, be patient until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth and is patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains.
So Jacob worked seven years for Rachel, and they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her.
And not only that, but we also rejoice in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance, endurance produces proven character, and proven character produces hope.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,
so that you won’t become lazy but will be imitators of those who inherit the promises through faith and perseverance.
But the seed in the good ground—these are the ones who, having heard the word with an honest and good heart, hold on to it and by enduring, bear fruit.
Therefore, God’s chosen ones, holy and loved, put on heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,
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fruit of the Spirit » Patience
so that you won’t become lazy but will be imitators of those who inherit the promises through faith and perseverance.
Therefore, brothers, be patient until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth and is patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, because the Lord's coming is near. Brothers, do not complain about one another, so that you will not be judged. Look, the judge stands at the door! read more.
Brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the Lord's name as an example of suffering and patience. See, we count as blessed those who have endured. You have heard of Job's endurance and have seen the outcome from the Lord: the Lord is very compassionate and merciful.
Patience » In waiting for God
For the choir director. A Davidic psalm.
and He turned to me and heard my cry for help.
There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout,
do not be agitated by one who prospers in his way,
by the man who carries out evil plans.
Be our strength every morning
and our salvation in time of trouble.
Patience » Encouraged
And we exhort you, brothers:
Rejoice in hope;
But endurance must do its complete work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.
Therefore, brothers, be patient until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth and is patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains.
Patience » Examples of
Therefore, we ourselves boast
See, we count as blessed those who have endured.
I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation, kingdom, and endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of God’s word and the testimony about Jesus.
Patience » Being patient
And we exhort you, brothers:
Therefore since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us, and run with endurance the race that lies before us, keeping our eyes on Jesus, the source and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that lay before Him endured a cross and despised the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of God's throne. For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, so that you won't grow weary and lose heart.
Therefore, brothers, be patient until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth and is patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, because the Lord's coming is near.
Show family affection to one another with brotherly love. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lack diligence; be fervent in spirit; serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer.
For you need endurance, so that after you have done God's will, you may receive what was promised. For in yet a very little while, the Coming One will come and not delay.
Patience » Should be accompanied by » Faith
Therefore, we ourselves boast
so that you won’t become lazy but will be imitators of those who inherit the promises through faith and perseverance.
into captivity he goes.
If anyone is to be killed
with a sword he will be killed.
This demands the perseverance
Patience » To be exercised in » Waiting for Christ
so that you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait
Patience » Christ, an example of
yet He did not open His mouth.
Like a lamb led to the slaughter
and like a sheep silent before her shearers,
He did not open His mouth.
Now the Scripture passage he was reading was this:
and as a lamb is silent before its shearer,
so He does not open His mouth.
Patience » Commended
I know your works, your labor, and your endurance, and that you cannot tolerate evil. You have tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, and you have found them to be liars. You also possess endurance and have tolerated [many things] because of My name, and have not grown weary.
a patient spirit is better than a proud spirit.
Patience » Necessary to the inheritance of the promises
so that you won’t become lazy but will be imitators of those who inherit the promises through faith and perseverance.
For you need endurance, so that after you have done God’s will, you may receive what was promised.
Patience » To be exercised in » Waiting for the hope of the gospel
For through the Spirit, by faith, we eagerly wait
Patience » To be exercised in » Well-doing
So we must not get tired
eternal life
Patience » What works patience
And not only that, but we also rejoice in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance, endurance produces proven character, and proven character produces hope.
Consider it a great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
Patience » To be exercised in » Tribulation
Rejoice in hope;
Patience » They who are in authority, should exercise
especially since you are an expert in all the Jewish customs and controversies. Therefore I beg you to listen to me patiently.
Patience » To be exercised in » Waiting for God
For the choir director. A Davidic psalm.
and He turned to me and heard my cry for help.
do not be agitated by one who prospers in his way,
by the man who carries out evil plans.
Patience » Trials of saints lead to
And not only that,
knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
Patience » Exercise, towards all
And we exhort you, brothers:
Patience » Exemplified
saying:
and naked I will leave this life.
The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away.
Praise the name of Yahweh.
See, we count as blessed those who have endured.
Patience » Instances of » Job
saying:
and naked I will leave this life.
The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away.
Praise the name of Yahweh.
See, we count as blessed those who have endured.
Patience » To be exercised in » Waiting for God's salvation
Patience » To be exercised in » Bearing the yoke
Patience » Ministers approved by
But as God’s ministers, we commend ourselves in everything:
by hardship, by difficulties,
Patience » The patient in spirit
a patient spirit is better than a proud spirit.
Patience » Should be accompanied by » Joyfulness
May you be strengthened
Patience » Should be accompanied by » Longsuffering
May you be strengthened
Patience » Saints strengthened unto all
May you be strengthened
Patience » Exemplified » Paul
But you have followed my teaching, conduct, purpose,
Patience » Exemplified » John
I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation, kingdom, and endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of God’s word and the testimony about Jesus.
Patience » Those that are patient
Simeon Peter, a slave and an apostle of Jesus Christ: To those who have obtained a faith of equal privilege with ours through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ. May grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. For His divine power has given us everything required for life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. read more.
By these He has given us very great and precious promises, so that through them you may share in the divine nature, escaping the corruption that is in the world because of evil desires. For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with goodness, goodness with knowledge, knowledge with self-control, self-control with endurance, endurance with godliness, godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they will keep you from being useless or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. The person who lacks these things is blind and shortsighted, and has forgotten the cleansing from his past sins. Therefore, brothers, make every effort to confirm your calling and election, because if you do these things you will never stumble. For in this way, entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be richly supplied to you.
Patience » Ministers should follow after
and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith,
love,
Patience » Those that are not patient
Simeon Peter, a slave and an apostle of Jesus Christ: To those who have obtained a faith of equal privilege with ours through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ. May grace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. For His divine power has given us everything required for life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. read more.
By these He has given us very great and precious promises, so that through them you may share in the divine nature, escaping the corruption that is in the world because of evil desires. For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with goodness, goodness with knowledge, knowledge with self-control, self-control with endurance, endurance with godliness, godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they will keep you from being useless or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. The person who lacks these things is blind and shortsighted, and has forgotten the cleansing from his past sins.
Patience » What teaches patience
Now we who are strong have an obligation to bear the weaknesses of those without strength, and not to please ourselves. Each one of us must please his neighbor for his good, in order to build him up. For even the Messiah did not please Himself. On the contrary, as it is written, The insults of those who insult You have fallen on Me. read more.
For whatever was written before was written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we may have hope.
Patience » To be exercised in » Running the race set before us
Therefore, since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses
Patience » Exemplified » Abraham
Patience » Suffering with, for well-doing, is acceptable with God
For what credit is there if you sin and are punished, and you endure it? But when you do what is good and suffer,
Patience » Should be accompanied by » Temperance
Patience » Should be accompanied by » Godliness
Patience » Instances of » Isaac toward the people of gerar
The Philistines stopped up all the wells that his father's slaves had dug in the days of his father Abraham, filling them with dirt. And Abimelech said to Isaac, "Leave us, for you are much too powerful for us." So Isaac left there, camped in the valley of Gerar, and lived there. read more.
Isaac reopened the water wells that had been dug in the days of his father Abraham and that the Philistines had stopped up after Abraham died. He gave them the same names his father had given them. Moreover, Isaac's slaves dug in the valley and found a well of spring water there. But the herdsmen of Gerar quarreled with Isaac's herdsmen and said, "The water is ours!" So he named the well Quarrel because they quarreled with him. Then they dug another well and quarreled over that one also, so he named it Hostility. He moved from there and dug another, and they did not quarrel over it. He named it Open Spaces and said, "For now the Lord has made room for us, and we will be fruitful in the land."
Patience » Produces » Hope
For whatever was written in the past was written for our instruction,
Patience » God, is the God of
Now may the God who gives
Patience » Produces » Experience
endurance produces proven character,
Patience » The reward for patience
Patience » To be exercised in » Bringing forth fruits
Patience » Exemplified » Simeon
There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout,
Patience » Instances of » moses
in the morning you will see the Lord's glory because He has heard your complaints about Him. For who are we that you complain about us?" Moses continued, "The Lord will give you meat to eat this evening and abundant bread in the morning, for He has heard the complaints that you are raising against Him. Who are we? Your complaints are not against us but against the Lord."
Patience » Should have its perfect work
But endurance must do its complete work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.
Patience » Illustrated
Therefore, brothers, be patient until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth and is patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains.
Patience » Instances of » The congregation at ephesus
I know your works, your labor, and your endurance, and that you cannot tolerate evil. You have tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, and you have found them to be liars. You also possess endurance and have tolerated [many things] because of My name, and have not grown weary.
Patience » Instances of » The prophets
Brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the Lord’s name as an example of suffering and patience.
Patience » Instances of » Paul
But you have followed my teaching, conduct, purpose,
Patience » Instances of » The thessalonian Christians
Therefore, we ourselves boast
Patience » Instances of » The congregation at thyatira
Patience » Instances of » Simeon
There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout,
Patience » Instances of » David
For the choir director. A Davidic psalm.
and He turned to me and heard my cry for help.
Patience » Instances of » John
I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation, kingdom, and endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of God’s word and the testimony about Jesus.
Paul » Characteristics of » Patience
The signs
Topics on Patience
God, Patience Of
Numbers 14:18The Lord is slow to anger and rich in faithful love,
Patience As A Fruit Of The Spirit
Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit
Patience Exercised
Hebrews 12:1Therefore, since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses
Patience In Hard Times
James 1:3knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
Patience In Relationships
Romans 5:11And not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ. We have now received this reconciliation through Him.
Patience, Accompanied By
2 Peter 1:6knowledge with self-control,
Patience, In Christian Living
Hebrews 12:1Therefore, since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses
Patience, Produces
James 1:4But endurance must do its complete work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.
Patience, The Nature Of
Romans 15:5Now may the God who gives