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# patient, patience
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## Definition
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The terms "patient" and "patience" refer to enduring or persevering through difficult circumstances. Often patience involves waiting.
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* When people are patient with someone, it means they are loving that person and forgiving whatever faults that person has.
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* The Bible teaches God's people to be patient when facing difficulties and to be patient with each other.
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* Because of his mercy, God is patient with people, even though they are sinners who deserve to be punished.
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