What Does the Bible Say About Patience?

"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."

"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer."

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."

"The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride."

"Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways..."

"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience."

"You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised."

"Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly."

"But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently."

"The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance."