James 5:8

You too, be patient; strengthen your hearts [keep them energized and firmly committed to God], because the coming of the Lord is near.

1 Peter 4:7

The end and culmination of all things is near. Therefore, be sound-minded and self-controlled for the purpose of prayer [staying balanced and focused on the things of God so that your communication will be clear, reasonable, specific and pleasing to Him.]

Psalm 27:14


Wait for and confidently expect the Lord;
Be strong and let your heart take courage;
Yes, wait for and confidently expect the Lord.

Psalm 37:7


Be still before the Lord; wait patiently for Him and entrust yourself to Him;
Do not fret (whine, agonize) because of him who prospers in his way,
Because of the man who carries out wicked schemes.

Psalm 40:1-3

I waited patiently and expectantly for the Lord;
And He inclined to me and heard my cry.

Psalm 130:5


I wait [patiently] for the Lord, my soul [expectantly] waits,
And in His word do I hope.

Philippians 4:5

Let your gentle spirit [your graciousness, unselfishness, mercy, tolerance, and patience] be known to all people. The Lord is near.

Genesis 49:18


“I wait for Your salvation, O Lord.

Lamentations 3:25-26


The Lord is good to those who wait [confidently] for Him,
To those who seek Him [on the authority of God’s word].

Micah 7:7


But as for me, I will look expectantly for the Lord and with confidence in Him I will keep watch;
I will wait [with confident expectation] for the God of my salvation.
My God will hear me.

Habakkuk 2:3


“For the vision is yet for the appointed [future] time
It hurries toward the goal [of fulfillment]; it will not fail.
Even though it delays, wait [patiently] for it,
Because it will certainly come; it will not delay.

Romans 8:25

But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait eagerly for it with patience and composure.

Romans 13:11-12

Do this, knowing that this is a critical time. It is already the hour for you to awaken from your sleep [of spiritual complacency]; for our salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed [in Christ].

1 Thessalonians 1:10

and to [look forward and confidently] wait for [the coming of] His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead—Jesus, who [personally] rescues us from the coming wrath [and draws us to Himself, granting us all the privileges and rewards of a new life with Him].

1 Thessalonians 3:13

so that He may strengthen and establish your hearts without blame in holiness in the sight of our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints (God’s people).

2 Thessalonians 3:5

May the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the steadfastness and patience of Christ.

Hebrews 10:25-37

not forsaking our meeting together [as believers for worship and instruction], as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more [faithfully] as you see the day [of Christ’s return] approaching.

James 5:9

Do not complain against one another, believers, so that you will not be judged [for it]. Look! The Judge is standing right at the door.

Revelation 22:20

He who testifies and affirms these things says, “Yes, I am coming quickly.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit [the result of His presence within us] is love [unselfish concern for others], joy, [inner] peace, patience [not the ability to wait, but how we act while waiting], kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.

Stablish

General references

Bible References

Ye also

Genesis 49:18

“I wait for Your salvation, O Lord.
Psalm 37:7

Be still before the Lord; wait patiently for Him and entrust yourself to Him;
Do not fret (whine, agonize) because of him who prospers in his way,
Because of the man who carries out wicked schemes.
Psalm 40:1
I waited patiently and expectantly for the Lord;
And He inclined to me and heard my cry.
Psalm 130:5

I wait [patiently] for the Lord, my soul [expectantly] waits,
And in His word do I hope.
Lamentations 3:25

The Lord is good to those who wait [confidently] for Him,
To those who seek Him [on the authority of God’s word].
Micah 7:7

But as for me, I will look expectantly for the Lord and with confidence in Him I will keep watch;
I will wait [with confident expectation] for the God of my salvation.
My God will hear me.
Habakkuk 2:3

“For the vision is yet for the appointed [future] time
It hurries toward the goal [of fulfillment]; it will not fail.
Even though it delays, wait [patiently] for it,
Because it will certainly come; it will not delay.
Romans 8:25
But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait eagerly for it with patience and composure.
Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit [the result of His presence within us] is love [unselfish concern for others], joy, [inner] peace, patience [not the ability to wait, but how we act while waiting], kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
1 Thessalonians 1:10
and to [look forward and confidently] wait for [the coming of] His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead—Jesus, who [personally] rescues us from the coming wrath [and draws us to Himself, granting us all the privileges and rewards of a new life with Him].
2 Thessalonians 3:5
May the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the steadfastness and patience of Christ.
Hebrews 10:35
Do not, therefore, fling away your [fearless] confidence, for it has a glorious and great reward.

Stablish

Psalm 27:14

Wait for and confidently expect the Lord;
Be strong and let your heart take courage;
Yes, wait for and confidently expect the Lord.

General references

Luke 21:19
By your [patient] endurance [empowered by the Holy Spirit] you will gain your souls.
Hebrews 10:37

For yet in a very little while,
He who is coming will come, and will not delay.