Dictionary of Bible Themes The quality of forbearance and self-control which shows itself particularly in a willingness to wait upon God and his will. Believers are called upon to be patient in their expectations of God's actions, and in their relationships with one another. Exodus 34:6-7God's patience Romans 2:4See also Nehemiah 9:30Isaiah 48:9; 65:2 Joel 2:13 Jonah 4:2 Nahum 1:3 Acts 17:30 Romans 3:25; 9:22 1 Peter 3:20 2 Peter 3:9 1 Timothy 1:16 The patience of Jesus Christ See also Matthew 17:17John 14:9 pp Mk 9:19 2 Peter 3:15pp Lk 9:41 Revelation 2:212 Thessalonians 1:4 Other examples of patience Hebrews 6:15the Thessalonian believers James 5:11Abraham Revelation 1:9; 2:2Job The churches of Asia Minor: Galatians 5:22Patience is part of the fruit of the Spirit See also Colossians 1:10-11Proverbs 19:11 God's people should exercise patience Colossians 3:12See also Proverbs 14:29; 16:32; 25:15Matthew 6:14-15; 18:35 2 Timothy 4:2 People who need particular patience See also Christian leaders 2 Timothy 3:10Ephesians 6:9 Christian masters Ephesians 4:2Patience is necessary in church life See also Romans 15:1Colossians 3:13 1 Thessalonians 5:14 Hebrews 13:22 God's word is to be received with patience See also Proverbs 2:1-52 Timothy 4:3 1 Corinthians 13:4 Patience is a characteristic of love Psalms 33:20Patience is an aspect of faith and hope James 5:7-8Psalms 5:2; 27:14; 37:7,34; 38:15 Psalms 119:166; 130:5-6 David waits for the LORD to act on his behalf: Proverbs 20:22Isaiah 8:17; 30:18 Lamentations 3:24,26 Micah 7:7 Zephaniah 3:8 Acts 1:4 Romans 8:25; 12:12 Titus 2:13 Jesus Christ's instructions to the apostles to wait for the Holy Spirit Hebrews 6:12,15James 5:10 Revelation 6:11 the example of Abraham See also 1095 God, patience of2063 Christ, perfection 3257 Holy Spirit, gift of 5765 attitudes to people 5884 indecision 5935 riddles 5977 waiting 6686 mercy 8339 self-control 8354 trustworthiness 8418 endurance 8459 perseverance |
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