9 The Lord does not loiter over his promise, as some men esteem loitering; but he is longsuffering toward you, not purposing that any should perish, but that all should pass on to repentance.

8 Do not forget this one thing, beloved, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

16 Yet for this very cause I obtained mercy, so that in me, the chief of sinners, Jesus Christ might display all his boundless patience as an illustration for those who should later believe in him, and so gain life eternal.

25 Who hopes for what he clearly sees? But if we hope for something that we do not see, we then patiently wait for it.

12 Rejoice in hope; be patient under affliction; continue stedfast in prayer.

4 Love suffers long and is kind; love envies not; love makes no parade, is not puffed up,5 is not rude, nor selfish, nor easily provoked. Love bears no malice, never rejoices over wrong-doing,

9 And let us not be weary in well-doing, for in due season we shall reap if we faint not.

5 Now the God of patience and of comfort grant you to be in full sympathy with one another, in accordance with the example of Jesus Christ;

2 With all humility and gentleness and long-suffering forbear with one another in love;

12 Therefore, as Gods chosen people, consecrated and beloved, clothe yourselves with tenderness of heart, kindness, humility, gentleness, good temper;

2 proclaim the message, be urgent in season and out of season; convince, rebuke, encourage, with never-failing patience and teaching.

13 "but he who endures to the end will be saved.

42 "Keep guard then, for you do not know the day on which your Master is coming.

11 I am coming quickly. Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown.