Dictionary of Bible Themes: 2060 Jesus Christ, patience of

2060 Jesus Christ, patience of

Dictionary of Bible Themes

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Jesus Christ supremely displays God's patient character in his work of salvation. The patience of Jesus Christ is seen in his relationships with people and in his perseverance through trial and suffering to death. Followers of Christ are called to demonstrate patience in all their relationships and circumstances.

The patience of Jesus Christ in his earthly ministry

His patience with people

Luke 22:32-34 See also Matthew 20:20-28 pp Mark 10:35-45; Matthew 26:69-75 pp Mark 14:66-72 pp Luke 22:55-62 pp John 18:16-27; Mark 4:13-20; Luke 23:33-34; John 21:15-19

His patience with God's timing of events

John 12:27 Jesus Christ's life was lived under the shadow of the cross. He was concerned that people should understand his ministry and therefore he exercised great patience, being directed by the Father in the priorities and timing of his ministry. See also Mark 1:34 pp Luke 4:41; Mark 7:36; Mark 8:30; Mark 9:9; John 2:4; John 7:6,30; John 12:23; John 13:1; John 16:32; John 17:1

His patience in suffering

Matthew 26:39-42 pp Mark 14:35-36 pp Luke 22:42 See also Matthew 26:59-68; Matthew 27:28-50; 2 Thessalonians 3:5; Hebrews 5:7-9; Hebrews 12:2-3; 1 Peter 2:21-25

Jesus Christ reflects God's own patient character

Exodus 34:6-7; Numbers 14:18-20; Matthew 18:26-27; Romans 10:21; 1 Peter 3:20; 2 Peter 3:8

Jesus Christ's patience brings about God's salvation

1 Timothy 1:16 See also Romans 2:4; 2 Peter 3:15

Jesus Christ's patience must be appropriated by his followers

In relation to people

Ephesians 4:2 See also Matthew 18:26-35; 1 Corinthians 13:4; Galatians 5:22; Colossians 1:11; Colossians 3:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:14; 2 Timothy 4:2; James 5:7-8

In enduring life's circumstances and sufferings

1 Peter 2:20-23 See also Luke 8:15; Luke 21:19; Romans 5:3-4; Romans 8:25; Romans 12:12; Colossians 1:11; 1 Thessalonians 1:3; Titus 2:2; Hebrews 12:1-3; James 1:2-4; James 5:8; 1 Peter 5:8-10; Revelation 1:9; Revelation 13:10; Revelation 14:12

In communicating the gospel

2 Timothy 4:2 See also Titus 2:2

In living and waiting for the Lord's coming

James 5:7-8 See also Romans 8:25; 1 Thessalonians 1:3

Examples of Jesus Christ's patience found in his followers

2 Corinthians 1:5-6; Corinthians 6:4-6; 2 Timothy 3:10-11; Revelation 1:9; Revelation 3:10