Top 25 Bible Verses About Patience (NIV)

¹² Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

⁹ Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

²⁵ But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.

² Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

⁷ Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. ⁸ Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret-it leads only to evil. ⁹ For evil men will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.

⁶ Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

⁴ Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

³¹ but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

¹¹ For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

¹⁸ A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.

¹² Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

⁷ Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.

⁹ Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.

⁸ The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.

¹⁹ My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,

²² But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

¹⁴ And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

⁴ perseverance, character; and character, hope.

⁷ Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. ⁸ You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near.

³⁶ You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.

⁹ The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

¹ I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry.

⁵ May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus,

¹⁶ But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life.

¹¹ being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully