Patience

The quality of forbearance and self-control which shows itself particularly in a willingness to wait upon God and his will. Believers are called upon to be patient in their expectations of God’s actions, and in their relationships with one another.

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God’s patience Ex 34:6–7; Ro 2:4 See also Ne 9:30; Is 48:9; Is 65:2; Joe 2:13; Jon 4:2; Na 1:3; Ac 17:30; Ro 3:25; Ro 9:22; 1 Pe 3:20; 2 Pe 3:9 The patience of Jesus Christ 1 Ti 1:16 See also Mt 17:17; Jn 14:9; 2 Pe 3:15; Re 2:21 Other examples of patience 2 Th 1:4; Heb 6:15; Jas 5:11 The churches of…