Paciência
A paciência é fruto do Espírito e virtude essencial da vida cristã. Deus é paciente conosco, e nos chama a ser pacientes com os outros e nas provações.
A paciência de Deus
Deus é clemente e tardio em irar-se. Sua paciência revela seu desejo de que todos se arrependam e cheguem ao conhecimento da verdade.
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness, but is patient toward us, not wishing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.
But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day.
But I received mercy for this reason, that in me, as the foremost sinner, Jesus Christ might show complete patience, making me an example for those who would come to believe in him for eternal life.
Esperar com paciência
Os que esperam no Senhor renovam as forças. A paciência produz caráter, e o caráter produz esperança que não decepciona.
But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with patient endurance.
Rejoice in hope, persevere in tribulation, and persist in prayer.
Paciência nas provações
O amor é paciente. A paciência é marca de maturidade espiritual e nos permite perseverar mesmo quando as circunstâncias são adversas.
Love is patient and kind. Love does not envy or boast. It is not puffed up or rude. It does not seek its own way, it is not irritable, and it keeps no record of wrongs.
So let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due time we will reap, if we do not give up.
Now may the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to have the same mind toward one another, following the example of Christ Jesus,
with all humility and gentleness, and with patience, bearing with one another in love,
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and beloved, put on tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,
Preach the word, be prepared whether the time is favorable or not, reprove, rebuke, and encourage, with complete patience and careful instruction.
Perseverança até o fim
Quem perseverar até o fim será salvo. O domínio próprio é maior que a conquista de uma cidade.
but he who endures to the end will be saved.
Therefore keep watch, for you do not know in what hour your Lord is coming.
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