Bible Verses About Patience in Suffering

"And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope."

"My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 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."

"But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you."

"For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us."

"For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise."

"For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory."

"Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy."

"Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD."

"Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation."

"Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life."

What does the Bible say about patience in suffering?

Suffering tests everything — our faith, our patience, our trust in God's goodness. Yet Scripture consistently teaches that patient endurance in suffering produces something beautiful: character, hope, and a deeper relationship with Christ. Key King James Version passages include Romans 5:3-4, James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 5:10. This page collects 10 KJV verses about patience in suffering, each quoted in full.

Why does God allow suffering?

Scripture gives several perspectives: suffering builds character (Romans 5:3-4), disciplines and refines us (Hebrews 12:11), identifies us with Christ (Philippians 3:10), and ultimately serves God's redemptive purposes (Romans 8:28). The full answer will be revealed in eternity.

How can I be patient during suffering?

Fix your eyes on the eternal promise (Romans 8:18), lean into community and prayer, remember God's past faithfulness, and take one day at a time. Patience grows through practice, not perfection.