Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
Bible References
Better
Psalm 126:5 Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting.
Isaiah 10:24
Therefore thus says the Lord God of hosts, “O My people who dwell in Zion, do not fear the Assyrian who strikes you with the rod and lifts up his staff against you, the way Egypt did.
Luke 16:25 But Abraham said, ‘Child, remember that during your life you received your good things, and likewise Lazarus bad things; but now he is being comforted here, and you are in agony.
James 5:11
We count those blessed who endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome of the Lord’s dealings, that the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful.
1 Peter 1:13
Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
The patient
Proverbs 13:10 Through insolence comes nothing but strife,
But wisdom is with those who receive counsel.
But wisdom is with those who receive counsel.
Proverbs 14:29 He who is slow to anger has great understanding,
But he who isquick-tempered exalts folly.
But he who is
Proverbs 15:18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife,
But theslow to anger calms a dispute.
But the
Proverbs 16:32 He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city.
And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city.
Proverbs 28:25 An arrogant man stirs up strife,
But he whotrusts in the Lord will prosper.
But he who
Luke 21:19 By your endurance you will gain your lives.
Romans 2:7
to those who by perseverance in doing good seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life;
Hebrews 10:36
For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised.
James 5:8 You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near.
1 Peter 2:20
For what credit is there if, when you sin and are harshly treated, you endure it with patience? But if when you do what is right and suffer for it you patiently endure it, this finds favor with God.
1 Peter 5:5 You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble.