What does the Bible say about patience?
Patience is a fruit of the Spirit and a reflection of God’s own character. The Bible calls us to be patient in trials, with others, and as we wait on God.
Patience is listed among the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22) — evidence of God at work in us. It is not natural endurance alone but a Spirit-given steadiness.
Scripture urges patience in suffering (‘be patient in affliction,’ Romans 12:12), patience with people (‘be patient, bearing with one another in love,’ Ephesians 4:2), and patience in waiting on God’s timing (Psalm 27:14).
God himself models patience, being ‘slow to anger’ and ‘patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish’ (2 Peter 3:9). As we receive his patience, we learn to extend it to others.
Original BibleDawn answer · reviewed 2026-06. Drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for accuracy.