Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
Bible References
Better
Psalm 126:5
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
Isaiah 10:24
Therefore thus saith the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, O my people that dwellest in Zion, be not afraid of the Assyrian, though he smite thee with the rod, and lift up his staff against thee, after the manner of Egypt.
Luke 16:25
But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and Lazarus in like manner evil things: but now here he is comforted and thou art in anguish.
James 5:11
Behold, we call them blessed that endured: ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord, how that the Lord is full of pity, and merciful.
1 Peter 1:13
Wherefore girding up the loins of your mind, be sober and set your hope perfectly on the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
The patient
Proverbs 13:10
By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.
Proverbs 14:29
He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
Proverbs 15:18
A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.
Proverbs 16:32
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; And he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.
Proverbs 28:25
He that is of a greedy spirit stirreth up strife; But he that putteth his trust in Jehovah shall be made fat.
Luke 21:19
In your patience ye shall win your souls.
Romans 2:7
to them that by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and incorruption, eternal life:
Hebrews 10:36
For ye have need of patience, that, having done the will of God, ye may receive the promise.
James 5:8
Be ye also patient; establish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord is at hand.
1 Peter 2:20
For what glory is it, if, when ye sin, and are buffeted for it , ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it , ye shall take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
1 Peter 5:5
Likewise, ye younger, be subject unto the elder. Yea, all of you gird yourselves with humility, to serve one another: for God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble.