Topic

Being Patient

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2 Peter 3:9

The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

1 Corinthians 13:4–5

Love is patient and is kind; love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud, — read the full passage →

Psalms 27:14

Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh.

Matthew 7:7

“Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you.

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

1 John 4:18

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has punishment. He who fears is not made perfect in love.

John 16:33

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

Galatians 5:22–23

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, — read the full passage →

1 Peter 5:8

Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

Romans 12:12

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

Romans 12:2

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

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;

Romans 10:9

that if you will confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

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.

Galatians 6:9

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

1 Corinthians 13:1–13

If I speak with the languages of men and of angels, but don’t have love, I have become sounding brass, or a clanging cymbal. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 15:18

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

James 5:8

You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.

Colossians 3:12

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

John 14:15

If you love me, keep my commandments.

Exodus 14:14

Yahweh will fight for you, and you shall be still.”

1 Timothy 1:16

However, for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first, Jesus Christ might display all his patience, for an example of those who were going to believe in him for eternal life.

Proverbs 14:29

He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a quick temper displays folly.

2 Timothy 4:2

preach the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with all patience and teaching.

1 Corinthians 13:4

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

John 11:25–26

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 16:32

One who is slow to anger is better than the mighty; one who rules his spirit, than he who takes a city.

2 Peter 3:8

But don’t forget this one thing, beloved, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

Isaiah 40:31

But those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.

Philippians 4:6

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

Romans 15:5

Now the God of patience and of encouragement grant you to be of the same mind one with another according to Christ Jesus,

Isaiah 30:18

Therefore Yahweh will wait, that he may be gracious to you; and therefore he will be exalted, that he may have mercy on you, for Yahweh is a God of justice. Blessed are all those who wait for him.

Ecclesiastes 7:8

Better is the end of a thing than its beginning. The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.

James 5:7–8

Be patient therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it, until it receives the early and late rain. — read the full passage →

1 Timothy 2:4

who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth.

Romans 8:29

For whom he foreknew, he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers.

Matthew 24:42

Watch therefore, for you don’t know in what hour your Lord comes.

Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says Yahweh, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future.

Psalms 40:1

I waited patiently for Yahweh. He turned to me, and heard my cry.

Matthew 24:30

and then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky. Then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky with power and great glory.

Psalms 103:8

Yahweh is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness.

Matthew 24:13

But he who endures to the end, the same will be saved.

Joel 2:13

Tear your heart, and not your garments, and turn to Yahweh, your God; for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness, and relents from sending calamity.

Revelation 3:11

I am coming quickly! Hold firmly that which you have, so that no one takes your crown.

Hebrews 10:36

For you need endurance so that, having done the will of God, you may receive the promise.

Colossians 3:12–13

Put on therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, a heart of compassion, kindness, lowliness, humility, and perseverance; — read the full passage →

Psalms 30:5

For his anger is but for a moment. His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning.

Psalms 5:3

Yahweh, in the morning you shall hear my voice. In the morning I will lay my requests before you, and will watch expectantly.

1 Thessalonians 5:14

We exhort you, brothers, admonish the disorderly, encourage the faint-hearted, support the weak, be patient toward all.

Ephesians 4:2–3

with all lowliness and humility, with patience, bearing with one another in love; — read the full passage →

Ephesians 2:10

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,

Psalms 37:7–9

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. — read the full passage →

James 1:4

Let endurance have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

Hebrews 6:12

that you won’t be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherited the promises.

1 Timothy 4:2

through the hypocrisy of men who speak lies, branded in their own conscience as with a hot iron;

John 14:6

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.

John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Luke 8:15

That in the good ground, these are such as in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, hold it tightly, and produces fruit with patience.

Matthew 19:28

Jesus said to them, “Most certainly I tell you that you who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on the throne of his glory, you also will sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Genesis 2:24

Therefore a man will leave his father and his mother, and will join with his wife, and they will be one flesh.

1 Peter 3:9

not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.

1 Peter 3:8

Finally, be all like-minded, compassionate, loving as brothers, tender hearted, courteous,

James 5:7

Be patient therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it, until it receives the early and late rain.

James 1:19

So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;

Colossians 1:11

strengthened with all power, according to the might of his glory, for all endurance and perseverance with joy;

Romans 12:1–21

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →

Romans 5:4

and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope:

Luke 23:43

Jesus said to him, “Assuredly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”

Matthew 25:41

Then he will say also to those on the left hand, ‘Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire which is prepared for the devil and his angels;

Matthew 22:37

Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’

Habakkuk 2:3

For the vision is yet for the appointed time, and it hurries toward the end, and won’t prove false. Though it takes time, wait for it; because it will surely come. It won’t delay.

Ecclesiastes 7:9

Don’t be hasty in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.

Psalms 86:15

But you, Lord, are a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness and truth.

1 John 2:4

One who says, “I know him,” and doesn’t keep his commandments, is a liar, and the truth isn’t in him.

Romans 13:9

For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You shall not covet,” and whatever other commandments there are, are all summed up in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

Luke 16:1–31

He also said to his disciples, “There was a certain rich man who had a manager. An accusation was made to him that this man was wasting his possessions. — read the full passage →

Matthew 6:24

“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other; or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You can’t serve both God and Mammon.

Proverbs 25:15

By patience a ruler is persuaded. A soft tongue breaks the bone.

Proverbs 14:1–29:27

Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish one tears it down with her own hands. — read the full passage →

Proverbs 10:28

The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked will perish.

Revelation 20:10

The devil who deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet are also. They will be tormented day and night forever and ever.

Colossians 3:1–25

If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

1 Corinthians 6:1–20

Dare any of you, having a matter against his neighbor, go to law before the unrighteous, and not before the saints? — read the full passage →

Romans 5:3–4

Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance; — read the full passage →

Romans 2:4

Or do you despise the riches of his goodness, forbearance, and patience, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?

Luke 1:1–80

Since many have undertaken to set in order a narrative concerning those matters which have been fulfilled among us, — read the full passage →

Matthew 24:1–51

Jesus went out from the temple, and was going on his way. His disciples came to him to show him the buildings of the temple. — read the full passage →

Revelation 20:1–15

I saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key of the abyss and a great chain in his hand. — read the full passage →

Revelation 14:12

Here is the patience of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.”

2 Peter 3:15

Regard the patience of our Lord as salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also, according to the wisdom given to him, wrote to you;

1 Peter 2:19–23

For it is commendable if someone endures pain, suffering unjustly, because of conscience toward God. — read the full passage →

James 5:10

Take, brothers, for an example of suffering and of patience, the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

James 1:19–20

So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger; — read the full passage →

Hebrews 12:2

looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Hebrews 6:15

Thus, having patiently endured, he obtained the promise.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.

Proverbs 10:1–28:28

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father; but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. — read the full passage →

Genesis 29:20

Jacob served seven years for Rachel. They seemed to him but a few days, for the love he had for her.

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