Reference: Longsuffering
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In the OT the RV uses this word only in Jer 15:15, where it is the translation of a phrase usually rendered 'slow to anger' (cf. Ex 34:6; Nu 14:18; Ps 86:15, in which passages AV has 'longsuffering').
In the NT 'longsuffering' is the usual tr of makrothumia and the corresponding verb. (The only exceptions are 'patience,' Heb 6:12; Jas 5:10; cf. vh. in Mt 18:25,29; Jas 5:7 f.; and adv. in Ac 26:3). The RV improves on AV by using 'longsuffering' in Lu 18:7; 1Th 5:14. The Gr. word means 'a long holding out of the mind before it gives room to action or passion
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The LORD passed in front of him and proclaimed, "The LORD, the LORD God, compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, and filled with gracious love and truth.
"The LORD is slow to anger and abundant in faithful love, forgiving iniquity and transgression, but he won't acquit the guilty. He recalls the iniquity of fathers to the third and fourth generation.'
But you, Lord, are a compassionate God, merciful and patient, with unending gracious love and faithfulness.
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!
Because he couldn't pay, his master ordered him, his wife, his children, and everything that he owned to be sold so that payment could be made.
Then his fellow servant fell down and began begging him, "Be patient with me and I will repay you!'
Won't God grant his chosen people justice when they cry out to him day and night? Is he slow to help them?
since you are especially familiar with all the Jewish customs and controversies. I beg you, therefore, to listen patiently to me.
Or are you unaware of his rich kindness, forbearance, and patience, that it is God's kindness that is leading you to repent?
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?
Love is always patient; love is always kind; love is never envious or arrogant with pride. Nor is she conceited,
in beatings, imprisonments, and riots; in hard work, sleepless nights, and hunger;
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
demonstrating all expressions of humility, gentleness, and patience, accepting one another in love.
You are being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might, so that you might patiently endure everything with joy
Therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.
I am the worst of them. But for that very reason I received mercy, so that in me, as the worst sinner, the Messiah Jesus might demonstrate all of his patience as an example for those who would believe in him for eternal life.
Have nothing to do with a divisive person after you have warned him once or twice.
Then, instead of being lazy, you will imitate those who are inheriting the promises through faith and patience.
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.
As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord.
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.
Think of our Lord's patience as facilitating salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote to you according to the wisdom given him.