Bible Verses About
Patience
Patience here is active, not passive — a steady trust that God finishes what he begins.
“Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.”
“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;”
“With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;”
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
“Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,”
“But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.”
“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;”
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,”
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Frequently asked
What does the Bible say about patience?
Scripture speaks to patience in passages such as Psalms 37:7, Romans 12:12, Ephesians 4:2. For example, Psalms 37:7 says, “Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.”
What is a well-known Bible verse about patience?
Psalms 37:7 — “Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.”
What is a short Bible verse about patience?
Romans 12:12 — “Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;”