Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8200 The character of the believer » 8318 patience 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. God's patience Exodus 34:6-7; Romans 2:4 See also Nehemiah 9:30; Isaiah 48:9; Isaiah 65:2; Joel 2:13; Jonah 4:2; Nahum 1:3; Acts 17:30; Romans 3:25; Romans 9:22; 1 Peter 3:20; 2 Peter 3:9 The patience of Jesus Christ 1 Timothy 1:16 See also Matthew 17:17 pp Mark 9:19 pp Luke 9:41; John 14:9; 2 Peter 3:15; Revelation 2:21 Other examples of patience 2 Thessalonians 1:4 the Thessalonian believers Abraham; Hebrews 6:15; James 5:11 Job The churches of Asia Minor: Revelation 1:9; Revelation 2:2 Patience is part of the fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22 See also Colossians 1:10-11 God's people should exercise patience Proverbs 19:11; Colossians 3:12 See also Proverbs 14:29; Proverbs 16:32; Proverbs 25:15; Matthew 6:14-15; Matthew 18:35 People who need particular patience Christian leaders 2 Timothy 4:2 See also 2 Timothy 3:10 Christian masters Patience is necessary in church life Ephesians 4:2 See also Romans 15:1; Colossians 3:13; 1 Thessalonians 5:14 God's word is to be received with patience Hebrews 13:22 See also Proverbs 2:1-5; 2 Timothy 4:3 Patience is a characteristic of love Patience is an aspect of faith and hope David waits for the LORD to act on his behalf: Psalm 5:2; Psalm 27:14; Psalm 37:7,34; Psalm 38:15 Psalm 119:166; Psalm 130:5-6; Proverbs 20:22; Isaiah 8:17; Isaiah 30:18; Lamentations 3:24,26; Micah 7:7; Zephaniah 3:8; Acts 1:4 Jesus Christ's instructions to the apostles to wait for the Holy Spirit; Romans 8:25; Romans 12:12; Titus 2:13; Hebrews 6:12,15 the example of Abraham; James 5:10; Revelation 6:11 See also
1095 God, patience of |
  |