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
'Child,' answered Abraham, 'remember that you in your lifetime received what you thought desirable, just as Lazarus received what was not desirable; but now he has his consolation here, while you are suffering agony.
James 5:11
We count those who displayed such endurance blessed! You have heard, too, of Job's endurance, and have seen what the Lord's purpose was, for 'the Lord is full of pity and compassion.'
1 Peter 1:13
Therefore concentrate your minds, with the strictest self-control, and fix your hopes on the blessing that is coming for you at the Appearing of Jesus Christ.
The patient
Luke 21:19
By your endurance you shall win yourselves Life.
Romans 2:7
To those who, by perseverance in doing good, aim at glory, honor, and all that is imperishable, he will give Immortal Life;
Hebrews 10:36
You still have need of patient endurance, in order that, when you have done God's will, you may obtain the fulfillment of his promise.
James 5:8
And you must be patient also, and not be discouraged; for the Lord's Coming is near.
1 Peter 2:20
What credit can you claim when, after doing wrong, you take your punishment for it patiently? But, on the other hand, if, after doing right, you take your sufferings patiently, that does win the approval of God.
1 Peter 5:5
Again, you younger men should show deference to the older. And all of you should put on the badge of humility in mutual service, for 'God is opposed to the proud, but gives his help to the humble.'