# 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](en/tn/1pe/help/03/18)
* [2 Peter 03:8-9](en/tn/2pe/help/03/08)
* [Hebrews 06:11-12](en/tn/heb/help/06/11)
* [Matthew 18:28-29](en/tn/mat/help/18/28)
* [Psalms 037:7](en/tn/psa/help/37/07)
* [Revelation 02:1-2](en/tn/rev/help/02/01)