25 Bible Verses About Patience (NIV)
This is a hand-curated and ranked list of the most relevant Bible verses about Patience (NIV). Verses are ranked by number of votes.
Other Translations
- English Standard Version (ESV)
- New International Version (NIV)
- King James Version (KJV)
Bible Verses About Patience
2197
1710
Galatians 6:9
9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
1588
1245
Ephesians 4:2
2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.
1203
Psalm 37:7-9
7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. 8 Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret-it leads only to evil. 9 For evil men will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.
1076
Philippians 4:6
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
1006
1 Corinthians 13:4
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
949
Isaiah 40:31
31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
942
Jeremiah 29:11
11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
930
Proverbs 15:18
18 A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.
897
Colossians 3:12
12 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
855
Psalm 37:7
7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.
799
Ecclesiastes 7:9
9 Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.
739
Ecclesiastes 7:8
8 The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.
666
James 1:19
19 My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,
658
Galatians 5:22
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
653
1 Thessalonians 5:14
14 And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
642
635
Hebrews 10:36
36 You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.
631
James 5:7-8
7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near.
628
2 Peter 3:9
9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
606
567
Romans 15:5
5 May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus,
558
1 Timothy 1:16
16 But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an example for those who would believe on him and receive eternal life.
538
Colossians 1:11
11 being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully
Scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™