Patience

God’s patience

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The patience of Jesus Christ

1 Timothy 1:16 KJV 1900

Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.

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Other examples of patience

the Thessalonian believers; Abraham; Job

The churches of Asia Minor:

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Patience is part of the fruit of the Spirit

Galatians 5:22 KJV 1900

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

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God’s people should exercise patience

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People who need particular patience

Christian leaders

2 Timothy 4:2 KJV 1900

Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.

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Christian masters

Ephesians 6:9 KJV 1900

And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.

Patience is necessary in church life

Ephesians 4:2 KJV 1900

With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;

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God’s word is to be received with patience

Hebrews 13:22 KJV 1900

And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.

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Patience is a characteristic of love

1 Corinthians 13:4 KJV 1900

Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,

Patience is an aspect of faith and hope

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David waits for the Lord to act on his behalf:

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