9 The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some people understand slowness, but is being patient with you. He does not want anyone to perish, but wants everyone to come to repentance.

8 Don't forget this fact, dear friends: With the Lord a single day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a single day.

16 But for that very reason I received mercy, so that in me, as the worst sinner, Christ Jesus might demonstrate all of his patience as an example for those who would believe in him for eternal life.

25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with patience.

12 Be joyful in hope, patient in trouble, and persistent in prayer.

4 Love is always patient, Love is always kind, Love is never envious Or vaunted up with pride. Nor is she conceited,5 And never is she rude, Never does she think of self Or ever get annoyed. She never is resentful,

9 Let us not get tired of doing what is good, for at the right time we will reap a harvest—if we do not give up.

5 Now may God, the source of endurance and encouragement, allow you to live in harmony with each other as you follow Christ Jesus,

2 with all humility and gentleness, along with patience, accepting one another in love.

12 Therefore, as God's chosen ones, holy and loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.

2 to proclaim the message. Be ready to do this whether or not the time is convenient. Refute, warn, and encourage with the utmost patience when you teach.

13 But the person who endures to the end will be saved.

42 "So keep on watching, because you don't know on what day your Lord is coming.

11 I am coming soon! Hold on to what you have so that no one takes your victor's crown.