Scriptures about patience, perseverance, waiting on God, and steadfastness in trials.
13 Scripture Passages · Father’s Blessing Bible
Psalm 37:7
(36:7) Submit to the Lord and wait patiently for Him. Do not fret because of those who prosper in their way, because of the man who carries out evil schemes.
Psalm 40:1–2
1 (39:1) For the director of music. A Psalm of David. (39:2) I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined to me and heard my cry; 2 (39:3) He brought me up out of the horrible pit, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock and established my steps;
Isaiah 40:31
but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength: they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.
Romans 5:3–5
3 And not only that, but we also boast in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance, 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope; 5 and hope does not put us to shame, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who was given to us.
Romans 8:25
But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.
Romans 12:12
rejoicing in hope; be patient in tribulation, persistent in prayer;
Galatians 6:9
Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.
Colossians 1:10–11
10 so that you may walk worthy of God, fully pleasing Him, Him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God, 11 being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might, for all patience and longsuffering with joy,
Hebrews 6:11–12
11 And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope to the end, 12 so that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Hebrews 10:35–36
35 Therefore, do not cast away your confidence, which has a great reward. 36 For you need endurance, so that after doing the will of God, you may receive what was promised;
Hebrews 12:1–2
1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles us, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before Him, He endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
James 1:2–4
2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.
James 5:7–11
7 Therefore, brothers and sisters, be patient until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, patiently waiting for the early and late rains. 8 You too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near. 9 Do not grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, so that you will not be judged. The Judge is standing at the door. 10 Brothers and sisters, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord as an example of suffering and patience. 11 See, we count as blessed those who persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome of that from the Lord, because the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
