'Patient' in the Bible
Naomi replied, "Be patient, my daughter, until you learn how this works out, because the man won't rest until he finishes everything today."
You were patient with them for many years, warning them by your Spirit through your prophets. But they would not listen, so you turned them over to the control of people in other lands.
"Do I have the strength to wait? And why should I be patient?
"Be patient with me a moment longer, and I'll show you that there's more to say on God's behalf.
But you, Lord, are a compassionate God, merciful and patient, with unending gracious love and faithfulness.
The LORD is compassionate and gracious, patient, and abundantly rich in gracious love.
The conclusion of something is better than its beginning, and a patient attitude is more valuable than a proud one.
You are aware LORD, remember me, pay attention to me, and vindicate me in front of those who pursue me. You are patient don't take me away. Know that I suffer insult because of you!
Then the servant fell down and bowed low before him, saying, "Be patient with me, and I will repay you everything!'
Then his fellow servant fell down and began begging him, "Be patient with me and I will repay you!'
Now if God wants to demonstrate his wrath and reveal his power, can't he be extremely patient with the objects of his wrath that are made for destruction?
Be joyful in hope, patient in trouble, and persistent in prayer.
Now we who are strong ought to be patient with the weaknesses of those who are not strong and must stop pleasing ourselves.
Love is always patient; love is always kind; love is never envious or arrogant with pride. Nor is she conceited,
We urge you, brothers, to admonish those who are idle, cheer up those who are discouraged, and help those who are weak. Be patient with everyone.
So be patient, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious crop from his land, being patient with it until it receives the fall and the spring rains.
You, too, must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, because the coming of the Lord is near.
The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some people understand slowness, but is being patient with you. He does not want anyone to perish, but wants everyone to repent.