Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About Patience"
The Bible teaches patience as a godly virtue developed through trials, rooted in trust that God's timing is perfect and His promises are certain.
The Bible teaches patience as a godly virtue developed through trials, rooted in trust that God's timing is perfect and His promises are certain.
"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." — James 1:3-4 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About Patience?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"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."
"Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer."
"For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise."
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