²⁶ “At this the servant fell on his knees before him.^(A) ‘Be patient with me,’ he begged, ‘and I will pay back everything.’

²⁹ “His fellow servant fell to his knees and begged him, ‘Be patient with me, and I will pay it back.’

⁷ And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out^(A) to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off?

⁴ Love is patient,^(A) love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.^(B)

¹⁴ And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle^(A) and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak,^(B) be patient with everyone.

¹⁵ And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised.^(A)

Patience in Suffering

⁷ Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming.^(A) See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting^(B) for the autumn and spring rains.^(C)

⁸ You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming^(A) is near.^(B)

⁹ The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise,^(A) as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient^(B) with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.^(C)