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# patient, patience #
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## Definition: ##
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The terms "patient" and "patience" refer to persevering through difficult circumstances. Often patience involves waiting.
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* When people are patient with someone, it means they are loving that person and forgiving whatever faults that person has.
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* The Bible teaches God's people to be patient when facing difficulties and to be patient with each other.
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* Because of his mercy, God is patient with people, even though they are sinners who deserve to be punished.
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(See also: [endure](../kt/endure.md) **·** [forgive](../kt/forgive.md) **·** [perseverance](../other/perseverance.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 Peter 03:18-20](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1pe/03/18)
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* [2 Peter 03:8-9](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2pe/03/08)
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* [Hebrews 06:11-12](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/heb/06/11)
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* [Matthew 18:28-29](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/18/28)
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* [Psalms 037:7](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/psa/037/007)
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* [Revelation 02:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/rev/02/01)
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