Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Long Suffering?
11 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Long Suffering in the Bible
What does the Bible say about long suffering? Browse 12 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Long Suffering
- 1Exodus 34:6
“And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering , and abundant in goodness and truth,”
KJV - 2Romans 2:4
“Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?”
KJV - 3Romans 5:3
“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”
KJV - 4Romans 8:18
“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”
KJV - 5Romans 8:28
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
KJV - 6Romans 9:22
“What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction: fitted: or, made up”
KJV - 7Galatians 5:22
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,”
KJV - 8Ephesians 4:2
“With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;”
KJV - 9Colossians 3:12
“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;”
KJV - 10Hebrews 2:10
“For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.”
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Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Long Suffering? (1 Verses)
“And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering , and abundant in goodness and truth,”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Long Suffering? (10 Verses)
“Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?”
“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”
“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.”
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”
“What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction: fitted: or, made up”
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,”
“With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;”
“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;”
“For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.”
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Long Suffering
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about long suffering. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about long suffering and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about long suffering is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on long suffering needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about long suffering with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about long suffering, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
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