31 Bible Verses about Patience
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Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience there upon, until he receive the early and the latter rain. Be ye also patient therefore, and settle your hearts, for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.
Hold thee still in the LORD, and abide patiently upon him: but grieve not thyself at one that hath prosperity, and liveth in abomination.
My brethren, count it exceeding joy when ye fall into divers temptations, forasmuch as ye know how that the trying of your faith bringeth patience: and let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and sound, lacking nothing.
With patience may a prince be pacified, and with a soft tongue may rigorousness be broken.
But and if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience abide for it.
Let us not be weary of well doing. For when the time is come we shall reap without weariness.
"Be still then, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the Heathen, I will be exalted upon earth."
But unto them that have the LORD before their eyes, shall strength be increased, Eagles wings shall grow upon them; When they run, they shall not fall; and when they go, they shall not be weary."
Neither do we so, only: but also we rejoice in tribulation: For we know that tribulation bringeth patience,
Wherefore, dear brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath.
Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience there upon, until he receive the early and the latter rain.
And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her.
Neither do we so, only: but also we rejoice in tribulation: For we know that tribulation bringeth patience, patience bringeth experience, experience bringeth hope,
An angry man stirreth up strife; but he that is patient stilleth discord.
But the fruit of the spirit is: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness, temperance.
that ye faint not, but follow them which through faith and patience inherit the promises.
That in the good ground, are they which with a good and pure heart, hear the word, and keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.
Now therefore as elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long suffering,
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fruit of the Spirit » Patience
that ye faint not, but follow them which through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience there upon, until he receive the early and the latter rain. Be ye also patient therefore, and settle your hearts, for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh. Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be damned. Behold, the judge standeth before the door. read more.
Take, my brethren, the prophets: for an example of suffering adversity, and of long patience, which spake in the name of the Lord. Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have known what end the Lord made. For the Lord is very pitiful, and merciful.
Patience » In waiting for God
{To the chanter, a Psalm of David} I waited patiently for the LORD, and he inclined unto me, and heard my calling.
And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon. And the same man was just and feared God, and longed for the consolation of Israel, and the holy ghost was in him.
Hold thee still in the LORD, and abide patiently upon him: but grieve not thyself at one that hath prosperity, and liveth in abomination.
LORD be merciful unto us, we wait for thee. Thine arm is at a point to visit us, but be thou our health in the time of trouble.
Patience » Encouraged
We desire you brethren warn them that are unruly, comfort the feeble minded, forbear the weak, have continual patience toward all men.
and let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and sound, lacking nothing.
Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience there upon, until he receive the early and the latter rain.
Patience » Examples of
so that we ourselves rejoice of you in the congregations of God, over your patience and faith in all your persecutions, and tribulations that ye suffer:
Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have known what end the Lord made. For the Lord is very pitiful, and merciful.
I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not forbear them which are evil: and examinedst them which say they are apostles, and are not: and hast found them liars.
John, your brother and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience which is in Jesus Christ, was in the isle of Patmos for the word of God, and for the witnessing of Jesus Christ.
Patience » Being patient
We desire you brethren warn them that are unruly, comfort the feeble minded, forbear the weak, have continual patience toward all men.
Wherefore let us also - seeing that we are compassed with so great a multitude of witnesses - lay away all that presseth down, and the sin that hangeth on us, and let us run with patience, unto the battle that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, which for the joy that was set before him, abode the cross, and despised the shame, and is set down on the righthand of the throne of God. Consider therefore how that he endured such speaking against him of sinners, lest ye should be wearied and faint in your minds.
Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience there upon, until he receive the early and the latter rain. Be ye also patient therefore, and settle your hearts, for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.
Be kind one to another, with brotherly love. In giving honour go one before another. Let not that business which ye have in hand be tedious to you. Be fervent in the spirit. Apply yourselves to the time. Rejoice in hope. Be patient in tribulation, continue in prayer.
For ye have need of patience, that after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. For yet a very little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry:
Patience » Should be accompanied by » Faith
so that we ourselves rejoice of you in the congregations of God, over your patience and faith in all your persecutions, and tribulations that ye suffer:
that ye faint not, but follow them which through faith and patience inherit the promises.
He that leadeth into captivity, shall go into captivity: he that killeth with a sword, must be killed with a sword. Here is the patience, and the faith of the saints.
Patience » To be exercised in » Waiting for Christ
And the Lord guide your hearts unto the love of God, and patience of Christ.
so that ye are behind in no gift, and wait for the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ
Patience » Christ, an example of
He suffered wrong and was evil entreated, and yet opened not his mouth: he was as a sheep led to be slain: and as a lamb before his shearer, he was dumb and opened not his mouth.
And he answered him to never a word: insomuch that the deputy marveled greatly.
The tenor of the scripture which he read was this, "He was led as a sheep to be slain: And like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth.
Patience » Commended
I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not forbear them which are evil: and examinedst them which say they are apostles, and are not: and hast found them liars. And didst wash thyself, and hast patience: and for my name's sake hast laboured and hast not fainted.
The end of a thing is better than the beginning. The patient of spirit is better than the high minded.
Patience » Necessary to the inheritance of the promises
that ye faint not, but follow them which through faith and patience inherit the promises.
For ye have need of patience, that after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
Patience » To be exercised in » Waiting for the hope of the gospel
But and if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience abide for it.
Patience » To be exercised in » Well-doing
Let us not be weary of well doing. For when the time is come we shall reap without weariness.
that is to say: praise, honour, and immortality, to them which continue in good doing, and seek eternal life.
Patience » What works patience
Neither do we so, only: but also we rejoice in tribulation: For we know that tribulation bringeth patience, patience bringeth experience, experience bringeth hope,
My brethren, count it exceeding joy when ye fall into divers temptations, forasmuch as ye know how that the trying of your faith bringeth patience:
Patience » To be exercised in » Tribulation
Patience » They who are in authority, should exercise
The servant fell down and besought him saying, 'Sir, give me respite, and I will pay it every whit.'
namely because thou art expert in all customs, and questions, which are among the Jews. Wherefore I beseech thee to hear me patiently.
Patience » To be exercised in » Waiting for God
{To the chanter, a Psalm of David} I waited patiently for the LORD, and he inclined unto me, and heard my calling.
Hold thee still in the LORD, and abide patiently upon him: but grieve not thyself at one that hath prosperity, and liveth in abomination.
Patience » Trials of saints lead to
Neither do we so, only: but also we rejoice in tribulation: For we know that tribulation bringeth patience,
Patience » Exercise, towards all
We desire you brethren warn them that are unruly, comfort the feeble minded, forbear the weak, have continual patience toward all men.
Patience » Exemplified
and said, "Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I turn thither again. The LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; now blessed be the name of the LORD."
Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have known what end the Lord made. For the Lord is very pitiful, and merciful.
Patience » Instances of » Job
and said, "Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I turn thither again. The LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; now blessed be the name of the LORD."
Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have known what end the Lord made. For the Lord is very pitiful, and merciful.
Patience » To be exercised in » Waiting for God's salvation
O how good is it, with stillness, to wait and tarry for the health of the LORD?
Patience » To be exercised in » Bearing the yoke
O how good is it, for a man, to take the yoke upon him from his youth up?
Patience » Ministers approved by
but in all things let us behave ourselves as the ministers of God. In much patience, in afflictions, in necessity, in anguish,
Patience » The patient in spirit
The end of a thing is better than the beginning. The patient of spirit is better than the high minded.
Patience » Should be accompanied by » Joyfulness
strengthened with all might, through his glorious power, unto all patience, and long suffering, with joyfulness,
Patience » Should be accompanied by » Longsuffering
strengthened with all might, through his glorious power, unto all patience, and long suffering, with joyfulness,
Patience » Saints strengthened unto all
strengthened with all might, through his glorious power, unto all patience, and long suffering, with joyfulness,
Patience » Exemplified » Paul
But thou hast seen the experience of my doctrine, fashion of living, purpose, faith, long suffering, love, patience,
Patience » Exemplified » John
John, your brother and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience which is in Jesus Christ, was in the isle of Patmos for the word of God, and for the witnessing of Jesus Christ.
Patience » Those that are patient
Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them which have obtained like precious faith with us in the righteousness that cometh of our God and saviour Jesus Christ. Grace with you, and peace be multiplied in the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord. According as his godly power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness through the knowledge of him that hath called us by virtue and glory: read more.
by the means whereof are given unto us excellent and most great promises; that by the help of them ye should be partakers of the godly nature, in that ye flee the corruption of worldly lust. And hereunto, give all diligence: In your faith, minister virtue; and in virtue, knowledge; and in knowledge, temperance; and in temperance, patience; in patience, godliness; in godliness, brotherly kindness; in brotherly kindness, love. For if these things be among you, and are plenteous, they will make you that ye neither shall be idle nor unfruitful in the knowledge of the our Lord Jesus Christ. But he that lacketh these things is blind and gropeth for the way with his hand, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins. Wherefore, brethren, give the more diligence for to make your calling and election sure. For if ye do such things, ye shall never err. Yea, and by this means an entering-in shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ.
Patience » Ministers should follow after
But thou, which art the man of God, flee such things. Follow righteousness, godliness, love, patience, and meekness.
Patience » Those that are not patient
Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them which have obtained like precious faith with us in the righteousness that cometh of our God and saviour Jesus Christ. Grace with you, and peace be multiplied in the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord. According as his godly power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness through the knowledge of him that hath called us by virtue and glory: read more.
by the means whereof are given unto us excellent and most great promises; that by the help of them ye should be partakers of the godly nature, in that ye flee the corruption of worldly lust. And hereunto, give all diligence: In your faith, minister virtue; and in virtue, knowledge; and in knowledge, temperance; and in temperance, patience; in patience, godliness; in godliness, brotherly kindness; in brotherly kindness, love. For if these things be among you, and are plenteous, they will make you that ye neither shall be idle nor unfruitful in the knowledge of the our Lord Jesus Christ. But he that lacketh these things is blind and gropeth for the way with his hand, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.
Patience » What teaches patience
We which are strong ought to bear the frailness of them which are weak, and not to stand in our own conceits. Let every man please his neighbor unto his wealth and edifying. For Christ pleased not himself: but as it is written, "The rebukes of them which rebuked thee, fell on me." read more.
Whatsoever things are written aforetime, are written for our learning: that we, through patience and comfort of the scripture, might have hope.
Patience » To be exercised in » Running the race set before us
Wherefore let us also - seeing that we are compassed with so great a multitude of witnesses - lay away all that presseth down, and the sin that hangeth on us, and let us run with patience, unto the battle that is set before us,
Patience » Exemplified » Abraham
Patience » Suffering with, for well-doing, is acceptable with God
For what praise is it, if when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye take it patiently? But and if when ye do well, ye suffer wrong and take it patiently, then is there thanks with God.
Patience » Should be accompanied by » Temperance
and in knowledge, temperance; and in temperance, patience; in patience, godliness;
Patience » Should be accompanied by » Godliness
and in knowledge, temperance; and in temperance, patience; in patience, godliness;
Patience » Instances of » Isaac toward the people of gerar
insomuch that they stopped, and filled up with earth, all the wells which his father's servants digged in his father Abraham's time. Then said Abimelech unto Isaac, "Get thee from me, for thou art mightier than we a great deal." Then Isaac departed thence, and pitched his tent in the valley Gerar and dwelt there. read more.
And Isaac digged again, the wells of water which they digged in the days of Abraham his father which the Philistines had stopped after the death of Abraham, and gave them the same names which his father gave them. As Isaac's servants digged in the valley, they found a well of springing water. And the herdsmen of Gerar did strive with Isaac's herdsmen, saying, "The water is ours." Then called he the well Esek, because they strove with him. Then digged they another well, and they strove for that also. Therefore called he it Sitnah. And then he departed thence, and digged another well for the which they strove not: therefore called he it Rehoboth, saying, "The LORD hath now made us room, and we are increased upon the earth."
Patience » Produces » Hope
Whatsoever things are written aforetime, are written for our learning: that we, through patience and comfort of the scripture, might have hope.
Patience » God, is the God of
The God of patience and consolation give unto every one of you, that ye be like likeminded one towards another after the example of Jesus Christ:
Patience » Produces » Experience
Patience » The reward for patience
Patience » To be exercised in » Bringing forth fruits
That in the good ground, are they which with a good and pure heart, hear the word, and keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.
Patience » Exemplified » Simeon
And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon. And the same man was just and feared God, and longed for the consolation of Israel, and the holy ghost was in him.
Patience » Instances of » moses
and in the morning ye shall see the glory of the LORD: because he hath heard your grudgings against the LORD - for what are we that ye should murmur against us?" And moreover spake Moses, "At evening the LORD will give you flesh to eat, and in the morning bread enough, because the LORD hath heard your murmur which ye murmur against him: for what are we? Your murmuring is not against us, but against the LORD."
Patience » Should have its perfect work
and let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and sound, lacking nothing.
Patience » Illustrated
Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience there upon, until he receive the early and the latter rain.
Patience » Instances of » The congregation at ephesus
I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not forbear them which are evil: and examinedst them which say they are apostles, and are not: and hast found them liars. And didst wash thyself, and hast patience: and for my name's sake hast laboured and hast not fainted.
Patience » Instances of » The prophets
Take, my brethren, the prophets: for an example of suffering adversity, and of long patience, which spake in the name of the Lord.
Patience » Instances of » Paul
But thou hast seen the experience of my doctrine, fashion of living, purpose, faith, long suffering, love, patience,
Patience » Instances of » The thessalonian Christians
so that we ourselves rejoice of you in the congregations of God, over your patience and faith in all your persecutions, and tribulations that ye suffer:
Patience » Instances of » The congregation at thyatira
I know thy works and thy love, service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy deeds, which are more at the last than at the first.
Patience » Instances of » Simeon
And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon. And the same man was just and feared God, and longed for the consolation of Israel, and the holy ghost was in him.
Patience » Instances of » David
{To the chanter, a Psalm of David} I waited patiently for the LORD, and he inclined unto me, and heard my calling.
Patience » Instances of » John
John, your brother and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience which is in Jesus Christ, was in the isle of Patmos for the word of God, and for the witnessing of Jesus Christ.
Paul » Characteristics of » Patience
Yet the tokens of an apostle were wrought among you with all patience; with signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds.
Topics on Patience
God, Patience Of
Numbers 14:18'The LORD is long yer he be angry, and full of mercy, and suffereth sin and trespass, and leaveth no man innocent, and visiteth the unrighteousness of the fathers upon the children, even upon the third and fourth generation.'
Patience As A Fruit Of The Spirit
Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the spirit is: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness, temperance.
Patience Exercised
Hebrews 12:1Wherefore let us also - seeing that we are compassed with so great a multitude of witnesses - lay away all that presseth down, and the sin that hangeth on us, and let us run with patience, unto the battle that is set before us,
Patience In Hard Times
James 1:3forasmuch as ye know how that the trying of your faith bringeth patience:
Patience In Relationships
Romans 5:11Not only so, but we also joy in God by the means of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have received the atonement.
Patience, Accompanied By
2 Peter 1:6and in knowledge, temperance; and in temperance, patience; in patience, godliness;
Patience, In Christian Living
Hebrews 12:1Wherefore let us also - seeing that we are compassed with so great a multitude of witnesses - lay away all that presseth down, and the sin that hangeth on us, and let us run with patience, unto the battle that is set before us,
Patience, Produces
James 1:4and let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and sound, lacking nothing.
Patience, The Nature Of
Romans 15:5The God of patience and consolation give unto every one of you, that ye be like likeminded one towards another after the example of Jesus Christ:
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