What Does the Bible Say About Patience?
Key Scriptures and spiritual guidance on patience
Η Βίβλος αναφέρεται σε πολλά μέρη για τη υπομονή και τη σημασία της στη θρησκευτική πίστη. Η υπομονή θεωρείται σημαντική αξία στη Βίβλο και συχνά συνδέεται με την πίστη και την αντοχή σε δοκιμασίες και δυσκολίες. Οι άνθρωποι καλούνται να αναμένουν με υπομονή την εκπλήρωση των υποσχέσεων του Θεού και να μην αμφισβητούν το θέλημά Του, ακόμα και όταν οι καιροί είναι δύσκολοι.
Bible Verses About Patience
Romans 12:12
“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.”
Hebrews 10:36
“For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised.”
James 5:7-8
“Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.”
Galatians 6:9
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”
Colossians 3:12
“Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.”
2 Peter 3:9
“The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.”
Ephesians 4:2
“With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love.”