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.
Better
The patient
Bible References
Better
Luke 16:25
But Abraham said, Child, remember that you received your good things in your life, and Lazarus likewise evil things: but now he is comforted, and you are tormented.
James 5:11
Behold, we pronounce them happy who have endured: you have heard the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord, because the Lord is very merciful, and sympathetic.
1 Peter 1:13
Therefore having girded up the loins of your minds, being perfectly sober, hope unto the grace which is conferred on you in the revelation of Jesus Christ.
The patient
Luke 21:19
In your patience gain your souls.
Romans 2:7
to those indeed who with patience of good work are seeking glory and honor and immortality, eternal life:
Hebrews 10:36
For you have need of patience, in order that, having done the will of God, you will inherit the promise.
James 5:8
you also suffer long; establish your hearts; because the coming of the Lord is nigh.
1 Peter 2:20
For what glory is there, if, committing sin and being buffeted, you endure it? But if, doing good and suffering you endure it, this is grace with God.
1 Peter 5:5
Likewise, you younger men, submit to the elders: and all put on humility toward one another; because God resists the proud, and gives grace to the humble.