8318 patience
The quality of forbearance and self-control which shows itself particularly in a willingness to wait upon God and his will. Believers are called upon to be patient in their expectations of God’s actions, and in their relationships with one another.
God’s patience
Ex 34:6-7; Ro 2:4 See also Ne 9:30; Isa 48:9; Isa 65:2; Joel 2:13; Jnh 4:2; Na 1:3; Ac 17:30; Ro 3:25; Ro 9:22; 1Pe 3:20; 2Pe 3:9
The patience of Jesus Christ
1Ti 1:16 See also Mt 17:17 pp Mk 9:19 pp Lk 9:41; Jn 14:9; 2Pe 3:15; Rev 2:21
Other examples of patience
2Th 1:4 the Thessalonian believers Abraham; Heb 6:15; Jas 5:11 Job The churches of Asia Minor: Rev 1:9; Rev 2:2
Patience is part of the fruit of the Spirit
Gal 5:22 See also Col 1:10-11
God’s people should exercise patience
Pr 19:11; Col 3:12 See also Pr 14:29; Pr 16:32; Pr 25:15; Mt 6:14-15; Mt 18:35
People who need particular patience
Christian leaders 2Ti 4:2 See also 2Ti 3:10
Christian masters Eph 6:9
Patience is necessary in church life
Eph 4:2 See also Ro 15:1; Col 3:13; 1Th 5:14
God’s word is to be received with patience
Heb 13:22 See also Pr 2:1-5; 2Ti 4:3
Patience is a characteristic of love
Patience is an aspect of faith and hope
Ps 33:20; Jas 5:7-8 David waits for the
Ps 119:166; Ps 130:5-6; Pr 20:22; Isa 8:17; Isa 30:18; La 3:24,26; Mic 7:7; Zep 3:8; Ac 1:4 Jesus Christ’s instructions to the apostles to wait for the Holy Spirit; Ro 8:25; Ro 12:12; Tit 2:13; Heb 6:12,15 the example of Abraham; Jas 5:10; Rev 6:11
See also
1095 | God, patience of |
2060 | Christ, patience of |
3254 | Holy Spirit, fruit of |
5765 | attitudes to people |
5883 | impatience |
5934 | restraint |
5977 | waiting |
6686 | mercy |
8339 | self-control |
8353 | tolerance |
8418 | endurance |
8459 | perseverance |