The Holy Bible remains perhaps the most popular and widely read book in human history. Not just the bedrock document of the Christian world, the Holy Bible provides Christians and interested non-Christians with sage advice for people of all faiths and philosophies. (“Do unto others” ring a bell?)
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Patience is a virtue we could all probably stand to have more of, so here are the best passages from the Holy Bible that address the qualities and benefits of patience.
Psalm 37:7-9
Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act.
Proverbs 15:18
A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.
Romans 2:6-7
He will render to each one according to his works: to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, He will give eternal life…
1 Corinthians 13:4–8a
Love is patient, love is kind.
James 5:7-8
Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming.
Proverbs 14:29
A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly.
Proverbs 15:18
A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.
Ecclesiastes 7:8
The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.
Romans 12:12
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Ephesians 4:2
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
