What does the Bible say about patience?
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The Bible teaches that patience is a Spirit-formed grace that trusts God’s wise timing, endures hardship in hope, and treats others with humble love. Romans 12:12 calls believers to rejoice in hope and be patient in affliction, while Romans 8:25 grounds waiting in the certain hope of God’s promised salvation. Galatians 6:9 encourages perseverance in doing good, confident that God will bring a harvest in due season. Patience also shapes relationships: Ephesians 4:2 and Colossians 3:12 join it to humility, gentleness, and forbearance, and 1 Corinthians 13:4 says love is patient. Psalms 37:7-9 calls God’s people to rest in him rather than yield to anger.
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- Romans 12:12 4 votes
rejoicing in hope, enduring in troubles, continuing steadfastly in prayer,
- Galatians 6:9 3 votes
Let’s not be weary in doing good, for we will reap in due season if we don’t give up.
- Romans 8:25 3 votes
But if we hope for that which we don’t see, we wait for it with patience.
- Ephesians 4:2 3 votes
with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love,
- Psalms 37:7 2 votes
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 2 votes
Love is patient and is kind. Love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud,
- Psalms 37:7-9 2 votes
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. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don’t fret; it leads only to evildoing. For evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for Yahweh shall inherit the land.
- Philippians 4:6 2 votes
In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
- Colossians 3:12 2 votes
Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance;
- Proverbs 15:18 2 votes
A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
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