Bible Verses About Patience
Develop patience through these encouraging Bible verses. Learn what Scripture teaches about waiting on God and bearing with others patiently.
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“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”
“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”
“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.”
“Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
“The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.”
“Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.”
“But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
“And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised.”
“But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is patience important in the Bible?
Patience is listed as a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22), showing it's a characteristic God develops in believers. Patience demonstrates trust in God's timing, allows character to develop through trials (James 1:3-4), and reflects God's own patience with us (2 Peter 3:9).
How can I become more patient?
Biblical patience grows through: prayer (asking God for this fruit), practicing self-control in small frustrations, remembering God's patience with you, focusing on eternal perspective rather than immediate comfort, and trusting that God's timing is perfect even when difficult.
What's the difference between patience and waiting?
While related, patience is an attitude while waiting is an action. You can wait impatiently or patiently. Biblical patience (sometimes translated 'longsuffering') involves enduring delays and difficulties with grace, trust, and hope rather than frustration and complaint.
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