Bible Verses About patience
Scripture answer
Patience is the slow, sturdy fruit of trusting God with timing. These verses help in long seasons of waiting.
Start with Galatians 5:22-23, James 1:2-4, Romans 12:12; read each passage in its chapter.
Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
Read in contextJames 1:2-4
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.
Read in contextRomans 12:12
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Read in contextEcclesiastes 7:8
The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.
Read in contextPsalm 37:7
Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him.
Read in contextColossians 3:12
Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Read in contextLamentations 3:25-26
The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.
Read in contextProverbs 14:29
Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.
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