Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. For those who are evil will be destroyed, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land.

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,

A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.

but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.

And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.

The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.

Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;

Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything

because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains.

You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.

The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience,

Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.

And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised.

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us,

I know your deeds, your love and faith, your service and perseverance, and that you are now doing more than you did at first.

Don’t grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!

Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.

Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone.