33 Bible Verses about Being Patient

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James 5:11

Behold, we esteem those blessed who patiently endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; for the Lord is full of bowels of mercy, and tenderly compassionate.

Matthew 18:29

Then his fellow-servant fell at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have forbearance with me, and I will pay thee all.

2 Peter 3:15

And account the long suffering of our Lord conducive to salvation; as our beloved brother Paul also, according to the wisdom given to him, hath written unto you;

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Hebrews 12:1-3

THEREFORE also seeing we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, laying aside every weight, and that most easily besetting sin, let us run with patience the race lying before us, earnestly looking up to Jesus the author and the finisher of faith; who, for the joy set before him, endured the cross, despising shame, and hath sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider then attentively him that endured from sinners such opposition against himself, that ye be not wearied out, fainting in your souls.

James 5:7-8

Be patient therefore, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See, the husbandman waits for the precious fruit of the earth, in patient expectation for it, till it receives the former and the latter rain. Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts; for the coming of the Lord is at hand.

Romans 12:10-12

In brotherly affection be tenderly attached to each other; in honour preferring one another: not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord: rejoicing in hope; patient in affliction; persevering in prayer:

Hebrews 10:36-37

For ye have need of patience, that after ye have done the will of God, ye may receive the promise. For yet a little, very little while, and he that is coming will come, and will not delay.

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