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What does the Bible say about being patient?

12 verses about being patient, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about being patient

  1. 1 Corinthians 13:4 — Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 6 votes
  2. 2 Peter 3:9 — The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 6 votes
  3. Psalms 27:14 — Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. 5 votes
  4. Proverbs 15:1 — A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. 4 votes
  5. Matthew 7:7 — Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 4 votes
  6. John 16:33 — These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. 3 votes
  7. 1 John 4:18 — There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. 3 votes
  8. Romans 8:25 — But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. 2 votes
  9. Romans 12:2 — And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 2 votes
  10. Romans 12:12 — Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; 2 votes
  11. Galatians 5:22 — But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 2 votes
  12. 1 Peter 5:8 — Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: 2 votes

Where these verses are

Romans (3), Psalms (1), Proverbs (1), Matthew (1), John (1), 1 Corinthians (1), Galatians (1), 1 Peter (1), 2 Peter (1), 1 John (1)

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Topical Bible data by OpenBible.info (https://www.openbible.info/topics/), CC BY 4.0. Votes reflect how many readers judged each verse relevant; they are not a doctrinal ranking. Verse text: King James Version.