Bible Verses About Patience
Patience is a fruit of the Spirit that grows through testing. These verses encourage us to wait well, trusting that God's timing is perfect.
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."
James reframes trials as opportunities for patience to grow.
"Wait for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait for the LORD."
David encourages himself to wait with strength and courage.
"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer."
Paul connects patience with hope and faithfulness.
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."
Paul encourages perseverance with the promise of eventual harvest.
"The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and a patient spirit is better than a proud spirit."
Solomon contrasts patience with pride, valuing the former.
"For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised."
The author connects endurance with receiving God's promises.
"Being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience."
Paul prays that believers would be empowered for patience.
"The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him."
Jeremiah affirms God's goodness to those who wait.
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