Patience (2)
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· 8 viewsThe 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.
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God’s patience
God’s patience
Ex 34:6–7; Ro 2:4
See also Ne 9:30; Is 48:9; Is 65:2; Joe 2:13; Jon 4:2; Na 1:3; Ac 17:30; Ro 3:25; Ro 9:22; 1 Pe 3:20; 2 Pe 3:9
The patience of Jesus Christ
The patience of Jesus Christ
However, for this reason I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might show all longsuffering, as a pattern to those who are going to believe on Him for everlasting life.
See also Mt 17:17; Jn 14:9; 2 Pe 3:15; Re 2:21
Other examples of patience
Other examples of patience
2 Th 1:4 the Thessalonian believers; Heb 6:15 Abraham; Jas 5:11 Job
The churches of Asia Minor:
The churches of Asia Minor:
Re 1:9; Re 2:2
Patience is part of the fruit of the Spirit
Patience is part of the fruit of the Spirit
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
See also Col 1:10–11
God’s people should exercise patience
God’s people should exercise patience
Pr 19:11; Col 3:12
See also Pr 14:29; Pr 16:32; Pr 25:15; Mt 6:14–15; Mt 18:35
People who need particular patience
People who need particular patience
Christian leaders
Christian leaders
Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.
See also 2 Ti 3:10
Christian masters
Christian masters
And you, masters, do the same things to them, giving up threatening, knowing that your own Master also is in heaven, and there is no partiality with Him.
Patience is necessary in church life
Patience is necessary in church life
with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love,
See also Ro 15:1; Col 3:13; 1 Th 5:14
God’s word is to be received with patience
God’s word is to be received with patience
And I appeal to you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation, for I have written to you in few words.
See also Pr 2:1–5; 2 Ti 4:3
Patience is a characteristic of love
Patience is a characteristic of love
Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up;
Patience is an aspect of faith and hope
Patience is an aspect of faith and hope
Ps 33:20; Jas 5:7–8
David waits for the Lord to act on his behalf:
David waits for the Lord to act on his behalf:
Ps 5:2; Ps 27:14; Ps 37:7; Ps 37:34; Ps 38:15
Ps 119:166; Ps 130:5–6; Pr 20:22; Is 8:17; Is 30:18; La 3:24; La 3:26; Mic 7:7; Zep 3:8; Ac 1:4 Jesus Christ’s instructions to the apostles to wait for the Holy Spirit; Ro 8:25; Ro 12:12; Tt 2:13; Heb 6:12; Heb 6:15 the example of Abraham; Jas 5:10; Re 6:11