42 Bible Verses about Being Patient
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Therefore, brothers, be patient until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth and is patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains.
Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer.
The end of a matter is better than its beginning;
a patient spirit is better than a proud spirit.
But I received mercy for this reason, so that in me, the worst of them, Christ Jesus might demonstrate His extraordinary patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life.
For you need endurance, so that after you have done God’s will, you may receive what was promised.
But endurance must do its complete work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.
The Lord does not delay His promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance.
knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
Wait for the Lord;
be strong and courageous.
Wait for the Lord.
endurance produces proven character, and proven character produces hope.
This demands the perseverance of the saints, who keep God’s commands and their faith in Jesus.”
For what credit is there if you sin and are punished, and you endure it? But when you do what is good and suffer, if you endure it, this brings favor with God.
Love is patient, love is kind.
Love does not envy,
is not boastful, is not conceited,
What strength do I have that I should continue to hope?
What is my future, that I should be patient?
with all humility and gentleness, with patience, accepting one another in love,
See, we count as blessed those who have endured. You have heard of Job’s endurance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is very compassionate and merciful.
Brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the Lord’s name as an example of suffering and patience.
Be patient with me a little longer, and I will inform you,
for there is still more to be said on God’s behalf.
The Lord’s slave must not quarrel, but must be gentle to everyone, able to teach, and patient,
“At this, his fellow slave fell down and began begging him, ‘Be patient with me, and I will pay you back.’
May you be strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for all endurance and patience, with joy
Also, regard the patience of our Lord as an opportunity for salvation, just as our dear brother Paul has written to you according to the wisdom given to him.
Be silent before the Lord and wait expectantly for Him;
do not be agitated by one who prospers in his way,
by the man who carries out evil plans.
so that you won’t become lazy but will be imitators of those who inherit the promises through faith and perseverance.
We recall, in the presence of our God and Father, your work of faith, labor of love, and endurance of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ,
I know your works—your love, faithfulness, service, and endurance. Your last works are greater than the first.
Because you have kept My command to endure, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is going to come over the whole world to test those who live on the earth.
Older men are to be level headed, worthy of respect, sensible, and sound in faith, love, and endurance.
Accept anyone who is weak in faith, but don’t argue about doubtful issues.
Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement allow you to live in harmony with one another, according to the command of Christ Jesus,
eternal life to those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality;
by purity, by knowledge,
by patience, by kindness,
by the Holy Spirit, by sincere love,
A patient person shows great understanding,
but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.
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And we exhort you, brothers:
Therefore since we also have such a large cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us, and run with endurance the race that lies before us, keeping our eyes on Jesus, the source and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that lay before Him endured a cross and despised the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of God's throne. For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, so that you won't grow weary and lose heart.
Therefore, brothers, be patient until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth and is patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains. You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, because the Lord's coming is near.
Show family affection to one another with brotherly love. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lack diligence; be fervent in spirit; serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer.
For you need endurance, so that after you have done God's will, you may receive what was promised. For in yet a very little while, the Coming One will come and not delay.
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