• 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 3:12-13
    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.
     
  • Exodus 34:6-8
    And the LORD passed before him and proclaimed, "The LORD, the LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, by no means clearing the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children and the children's children to the third and the fourth generation." So Moses made haste and bowed his head toward the earth, and worshiped.
     
  • 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.
     
  • James 5:8-9
    You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. Do not grumble against one another, brethren, lest you be condemned. Behold, the Judge is standing at the door!
     
  • 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 Longsuffering


Resources

Longsuffering

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

In our impatient, self-centered world, the quality of longsuffering has nearly vanished. Longsuffering, akin to patience and forbearance, is the self-restraint shown in the face of provocation, where one is not quick to retaliate or punish those who insult, offend, or harm. It stands as the opposite of anger and is closely tied …


The Longsuffering of Our Lord Is Salvation

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

In our self-centered world of intolerance, the quality of longsuffering has all but perished. Longsuffering is undervalued by many, yet it is a vital attribute that saves us from discouragement in the face of evil and aids in cultivating godliness and developing complete Christian character. It is the quality of self-restraint …


The Longsuffering of God

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Ronny H. Graham

Longsuffering, listed in Galatians 5:22 as one of the fruits of the Spirit, embodies a long-enduring temper. This quality is exemplified in personal patience, as seen in a father who remained calm amidst chaos, never losing his temper or using harsh words, even when faced with frustrating situations like a slipped wrench or a …


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.


Patience

Sermonette by Ryan McClure

We should cultivate the Heinz Ketchup motto ('The best things come to those who wait'), rather than the Burger King approach ('Your way, right away').


Patience (2019)

Sermonette by Ronny H. Graham

Patience, a fruit of God's Spirit and a trait He abundantly displays, is not a passive turning away, but an active effort to control bursts of anger.


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.


What Makes a True Disciple? (Part Two)

CGG Weekly by Clyde Finklea

Love is patient and kind. These are the only two characteristics Paul says love is, defining it positively. What follows is what love does not do.



For more resources, please see the library topic for Longsuffering