What does the Bible say about patience?

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• Romans 12:12

  rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;

• Galatians 6:9

  Let us not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season, if we don't give up.

• Romans 8:25

  But if we hope for that which we don't see, we wait for it with patience.

• Ephesians 4:2

  with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love;

• Psalms 37:7

  Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Don't fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.

• 1 Corinthians 13:4

  Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,

• Psalms 37:7-9

  [7] Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Don't fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who makes wicked plots happen. [8] Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don't fret, it leads only to evildoing. [9] For evildoers shall be cut off, But those who wait for Yahweh shall inherit the land.

• Philippians 4:6

  In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

• Colossians 3:12

  Put on therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;

• Proverbs 15:18

  A wrathful man stirs up contention, But one who is slow to anger appeases strife.

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