Bible Verses · ESV

Growing in Patience

Patience is fruit the Spirit grows in us over time. These ESV verses encourage steadfastness while we wait on God.

Romans 12:12

“Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.”

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.”

Psalm 37:7-9

“Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices! Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil. For the evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for the LORD shall inherit the land.”

Ecclesiastes 7:8

“Better is the end of a thing than its beginning, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.”

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