5 Bible Verses

Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
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James 1:3-4KJV
This verse describes patience as a process of spiritual growth. It teaches that facing trials develops patience, which ultimately leads to spiritual maturity and completeness.
But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.
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Romans 8:25KJV
This verse emphasizes patience in hope, particularly in situations where the outcome is not immediately visible. It encourages believers to trust God's timing and remain steadfast.
Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
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Psalm 37:7KJV
This psalm instructs believers to be patient with God, trusting His timing and plan. It also advises against becoming frustrated or envious when others seem to succeed through unrighteous means.
He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
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Proverbs 14:29KJV
This proverb highlights patience as a mark of wisdom. It suggests that controlling one's temper and being slow to anger demonstrates true understanding and spiritual maturity.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
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Galatians 5:22-23KJV
These verses list patience (longsuffering) as a fruit of the Holy Spirit. It indicates that patience is not just a human virtue, but a spiritual characteristic developed through connection with God.

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