Dictionary of Bible Themes: 8318 patience

8318 patience

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

Ephesians 6:9

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

1 Corinthians 13:4

Patience is an aspect of faith and hope

Psalm 33:20; James 5:7-8

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