DMS_GL_my_tw/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: endure, forgive, persevere)

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

Word Data:##

• Strong's: H750, H753, H2342, H3811, H6960, H7114, G420, G463, G1933, G3114, G3115, G3116, G5278, G5281