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Bible Verses About Patience

Waiting is one of God's classrooms. These Bible verses about patience encourage you to wait on the Lord with strength and hope, without growing weary in doing good.

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Romans 12:12

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“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.”

Galatians 6:9

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“Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

James 5:7-8

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“Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.”

Psalms 27:14

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“Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!”

Ecclesiastes 7:8

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“The end of a matter is better than the beginning, and a patient spirit is better than a proud one.”

Proverbs 15:18

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“A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.”

Romans 8:25

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“But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently.”

Lamentations 3:25-26

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“The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.”

Colossians 3:12

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“Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.”

James 1:2-4

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“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”

Isaiah 40:31

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“But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.”

Psalms 37:7

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“Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about Patience?

Waiting is one of God's classrooms. These Bible verses about patience encourage you to wait on the Lord with strength and hope, without growing weary in doing good.

What is a good Bible verse about Patience?

Romans 12:12: “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, persistent in prayer.”

Where should I start reading about Patience in the Bible?

Start with Galatians 6:9, one of the 12 verses gathered here on this topic.

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