• Ephesians 4:1-3
    I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
     
  • Colossians 3:12-14
    Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.
     
  • 1 Corinthians 13:4
    Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up;
     
  • Galatians 5:22-25
    But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. And those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
     
  • Exodus 34:6
    And the LORD passed before him and proclaimed, "The LORD, the LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth,
     
  • Matthew 5:7
    Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy.

     
  • Romans 2:4
    Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Forbearance


Resources

Forbearance

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Forbearance is refraining from enforcing what is due, holding back from doing what would be normal, and controlling oneself when provoked. Its two main elements are self-restraint and endurance, closely tied to patience, longsuffering, mercy, leniency, and clemency. It does not excuse sin or mean justice is abandoned. God's …


Longsuffering

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

Forbearance is closely tied to longsuffering (Greek makrothumia , "long-tempered"), the self-restraint that holds back a long time before acting on anger and does not retaliate against insult, offense, or harm. Forbearance is refraining from enforcing something that is due, such as a debt, right, or obligation, while …


Pre-Feast Annoyances

Sermonette by Ronny H. Graham

As we prepare for the Feast of Tabernacles, chances are that there will be things that test our patience and even a few more will crop up when we get there.


A True Disciple

Sermonette by Clyde Finklea

We must exercise longsuffering and kindness to all, including to those that have done ill to us. We are disciples of Christ if we love one another.


Building Relationships

Sermonette by Ryan McClure

The Scriptures provide many examples of how difficult relationships were dealt with by humility, deference, longsuffering, and prayer.


Words Should Never Hurt Us

Sermonette by Ted E. Bowling

Ignoring insults and abuses is far wiser than combating each slight made against us. We need to follow King David's example of holding his peace.


Delusions of Perfection

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

In the face of human sinfulness, Jesus Christ exemplifies a profound forbearance that stands in stark contrast to the harsh judgment of the religious leaders of His time. When confronted with the woman caught in adultery, as recorded in John 8, He did not rush to condemn her despite the clear evidence and the law's demand for …


Pre-Feast Aggravations

CGG Weekly by Ronny H. Graham

Forbearance is one of three English words, along with longsuffering and patience, used to translate the Greek makrothumia (Strong's 3115), the quality listed among the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23. Because these words are so closely related, they are mostly interchangeable, though each carries its own nuances. About …



For more resources, please see the library topic for Forbearance