Bible Verses About Patience

Scriptures about patience, waiting on God, and enduring with a steadfast spirit.

King James Version
3Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
James 1:3-4
12Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
Romans 12:12
9And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Galatians 6:9
36For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
Hebrews 10:36
7Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
Psalms 37:7
29He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.
Proverbs 14:29
8Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
Ecclesiastes 7:8
12Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
Colossians 3:12
9The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
2 Peter 3:9
25But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.
Romans 8:25
31But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible teach about patience?

The Bible teaches that patience (longsuffering) is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22). James 1:3-4 says the testing of faith produces patience, and patience leads to spiritual completeness.

How can I develop more patience according to Scripture?

Patience develops through trials (Romans 5:3-4), by waiting on God (Psalm 37:7), and through the power of the Holy Spirit. Hebrews 10:36 reminds us that patience is needed to receive God's promises.

What is the difference between patience and passivity?

Biblical patience is active endurance, not resignation. It means persevering with hope, like a farmer waiting for harvest (James 5:7). Galatians 6:9 says to not grow weary in well-doing while being patient. Patience trusts God's timing while continuing faithful action — it is strength under control, not inaction.