en_tw_old/bible/other/patient.md

patient, patience

Definition:

The terms "patient" and "patience" refer to persevering through difficult circumstances. Often patience involves waiting.

• When people are patient with someone, it means they are loving that person and forgiving whatever faults that person has.
• The Bible teaches God's people to be patient when facing difficulties and to be patient with each other.
• Because of his mercy, God is patient with people, even though they are sinners who deserve to be punished.

(See also: ../kt/endure.md, ../kt/forgive.md, ../other/perseverance.md)

Bible References:

• 1 Peter 03:18-20
• 2 Peter 03:8-9
• Hebrews 06:11-12
• Matthew 18:28-29
• Psalms 037:7
• Revelation 02:1-2