Bible Scriptures on Patience and Gentleness

Patience

1. Exodus 34:6
"The LORD, the LORD, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness."
- This verse shows God's patience and is a direct statement about His character.

2. Matthew 11:28-30 (Words of Jesus)
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
- Jesus invites us to learn patience and gentleness by trusting in Him.

3. Romans 12:12
"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer."
- This verse encourages patience in difficult times.

Gentleness

1. Matthew 5:5 (Words of Jesus)
"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth."
- Jesus emphasizes the value of gentleness and meekness.

2. John 8:10-11
(Jesus speaking to the woman caught in adultery)
"Jesus straightened up and asked her, ‘Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?’ ‘No one, sir,’ she said. ‘Then neither do I condemn you,’ Jesus declared. ‘Go now and leave your life of sin.’"
- This shows Jesus' gentleness in correcting and forgiving others.

3. Galatians 5:22-23
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law."
- Paul describes gentleness as a key fruit of the Spirit.

Combining Patience and Gentleness

1. Colossians 3:12
   "Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience."
   - This verse calls us to embody both patience and gentleness as followers of Christ.
   
   2. Ephesians 4:2
   "Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love."
   - A clear call to live with both patience and gentleness in our relationships.
   
   

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