From Nave’s Topical Bible
Patience
Every passage the 1896 Nave’s Topical Biblegathers under this heading, in Nave’s own arrangement and then in Bible order. MannaFest has not written this page — it is the older index, transcribed, with the Word travelling beside each reference.
- 65Passages listed
- 24Books of the 66
- 1896Nave's edition
How Nave’s arranged it
- General scriptures concerningPsalms 37:7–9Proverbs 15:18Ecclesiastes 7:8Ecclesiastes 7:9Lamentations 3:26Lamentations 3:27Luke 8:15Luke 21:19Romans 2:7Romans 5:3Romans 5:4Romans 8:25Romans 12:12Romans 15:4Romans 15:51 Corinthians 13:41 Corinthians 13:52 Corinthians 6:4–62 Corinthians 12:12Galatians 6:9
- See the following related topics
- See Longsuffering
- See Meekness
- INSTANCES OF .Isaac toward the people of GerarGenesis 26:15–22
- MosesExodus 16:7Exodus 16:8
- JOBJob 1:21James 5:11
- DavidPsalms 40:1
- SimeonLuke 2:25
- Paul2 Timothy 3:10
- The prophetsJames 5:10
- The Thessalonian Christians2 Thessalonians 1:4
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- The congregation at EphesusRevelation 2:2Revelation 2:3
- The congregation at ThyatiraRevelation 2:19
- JohnRevelation 1:9
The passages, in Bible order (65)
The same references, sorted Genesis to Revelation. The first 16 are quoted in full; the rest are one click beneath them, book by book.
- Genesis 26:15–22
So the Philistines took dirt and stopped up all the wells that his father’s servants had dug in the days of his father Abraham.
Commentary on Genesis 26:15–221 voice
This Isaac, therefore, our Savior, when he has come into that valley of Gerar, first of all wishes to dig those wells that the servants of his father had dug; he wishes to renew the wells of the law, of course, and the prophets, which Philistines had filled with earth.Who are those who fill the wells with earth? Those, doubtless, who put an earthly and fleshly interpretation on the law and close up the spiritual and mystical interpretation so that neither do they themselves drink nor do they permit others to drink.
Origen of Alexandria· HOMILIES ON GENESIS 13.2, 253Patristic
- Exodus 16:7
and in the morning you will see the LORD’s glory, because He has heard your grumbling against Him. For who are we that you should grumble against us?”
Commentary on Exodus 16:71 voice
I shall give you another testimony, my friends, from the Scriptures, that God begat before all creatures a Beginning, [who was] a certain rational power [proceeding] from Himself, who is called by the Holy Spirit, now the Glory of the Lord, now the Son, again Wisdom, again an Angel, then God, and then Lord and Logos; and on another occasion He calls Himself Captain, when He appeared in human form to Joshua the son of Nave (Nun).
Justin Martyr· Dialogue with Trypho, Chapter LXI, 165Patristic
- Exodus 16:8
And Moses added, “The LORD will give you meat to eat this evening and bread to fill you in the morning, for He has heard your grumbling against Him. Who are we? Your grumblings are not against us but against the LORD.”
Commentary on Exodus 16:81 voice
And Moses said, this shall be,....
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
- Job 1:21
saying: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD.”
Commentary on Job 1:212 voices
Be perfectly assured of this, that though the reasons for what is ordained by God are beyond us, yet always what is arranged for us by him who is wise and who loves us is to be accepted, be it ever so grievous to endure. He himself knows how he is appointing what is best for each and why the terms of life that he fixes for us are unequal.
Basil of Caesarea· LETTER 5.2, 379Patristic
ALLEGORICAL INTERPRETATION The mother of our Redeemer, after the flesh, was the Synagogue, from whom He came forth to us, made manifest by a Body. But she kept Him to herself veiled under the covering of the letter, seeing that she neglected to open the eyes of the understanding to the spiritual import thereof. Because in Him, thus veiling Himself with the flesh of an human Body, she would not see God, she as it were refused to behold Him naked in His Divinity.
Gregory the Dialogist· Morals on the Book of Job, Book II, 604Patristic
- Psalms 37:7–9
Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.
Commentary on Psalms 37:7–91 voice
(Verse 7.) Be subject to the Lord and beseech Him. Not only should you be subject to God, but also beseech the Lord, so that you can fulfill your desire for submission, as it also says above: Reveal your way to the Lord and hope in Him. It is not only fitting to reveal your way; but also to hope in the Lord. However, submission should not be abject, lowly, but glorious and exalted; for he is subject to God who does the will of the Lord.
Ambrose of Milan· Commentaries on the Twelve Davidic Psalms, 397Patristic
- Psalms 40:1
I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry.
Commentary on Psalms 40:11 voice
In the preceding Psalms, the Psalmist invoked divine help against the malice of the wicked and showed the purpose of his caution; here, however, he treats of confidence in divine help. And concerning this he does two things. First, he describes this confidence itself. Second, …
Thomas Aquinas· Exposition on the Psalms of David, 1274Patristic
- Proverbs 15:18
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
Commentary on Proverbs 15:181 voice
A wrathful man stirreth up strife,.... A man of a wrathful disposition, of a furious spirit, of an angry temper; that is under the power and dominion of such a passion, and indulges it, and takes all opportunities to gratify it; he stirs up strife and contention where there was none, or where it was laid; as a man stirs up coals of fire and raises a flame; see Pro 26:
John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)Reformed
- Ecclesiastes 7:8
The end of a matter is better than the beginning, and a patient spirit is better than a proud one.
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 7:81 voice
"Surely oppression makes a wise man mad; and a gift destroys the heart. "Now see the wise man as if regarding profit, according to that passage which says, "accuse the wise and he will love you" [Prov. 9, 8.]. Wise, or even having completed his training, he knows no accusation, and is perturbed by no disaster. We should use this verse if we see disaster befall a righteous and wise man, and he is perturbed by the unlawfulness of the judgement, and in that case when God does not come to his mind readily.
Jerome· Commentary on Ecclesiastes, 420Patristic
- Ecclesiastes 7:9
Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool.
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 7:91 voice
"Better is the end of a thing than the beginning; "Perorations are better in speaking, than just the introductory section. For worry comes to and end in the former, and commences in the latter. Or it could even mean this: he who begins to hear a speech, and goes to the teacher, is in first place. For indeed he who listens until the last is consumed and complete in learning.
Jerome· Commentary on Ecclesiastes, 420Patristic
- Lamentations 3:26
It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.
Commentary on Lamentations 3:261 voice
Divine mercy is here designated as to expectation of future events. First, the expectation itself, second, to the condition of such expectation. Regarding this expectation of future events three ideas are proposed. Second, the manner of this expectation is noticed. "It is good that one …
Thomas Aquinas· Commentary on Lamentations, 1274Patristic
- Lamentations 3:27
It is good for a man to bear the yoke while he is still young.
Commentary on Lamentations 3:271 voice
But all those who call their lands by their own names and have wood and hay and stubble in their thoughts; such as these, since they are strangers to difficulties, become aliens from the kingdom of heaven. Had they however known that "tribulation perfects patience, and patience experience, and experience hope, and hope makes not ashamed," they would have exercised themselves, after the example of Paul. He said, "I bring my body into subjection, lest when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway."
Athanasius of Alexandria· FESTAL LETTERS 13:4, 373Patristic
- Luke 2:25
Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Commentary on Luke 2:251 voice
Not only did Angels and Prophets, the shepherds and his parents, bear witness to the birth of the Lord, but the old men and the righteous. As it is said, And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and he was a just man, and one who feared God.
Ambrose of Milan· Catena Aurea by Aquinas, 397Patristic
- Luke 8:15
But the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop.
Commentary on Luke 8:151 voice
This good seed is worthy of admiration. Rich and well-productive land brings forth fruit a hundredfold. They say that the best soils sometimes under cultivation produce a hundredfold, so this is a mark of every fertile and productive spot. One of the holy prophets said from the mouth of God, "And all nations shall congratulate you, because you are a desirable land." When the divine word falls upon a pure mind skillful in cleansing itself from things hurtful, it fixes its root deeply and shoots up like an ear of corn.
Cyril of Alexandria· COMMENTARY ON LUKE, HOMILY 41, 444Patristic
- Luke 21:19
By your patient endurance you will gain your souls.
Commentary on Luke 21:191 voice
There are also other wars which the Christian wages, the struggles of different lusts, and the conflicts of the will; and domestic foes are far more dangerous than foreign.
Ambrose of Milan· Catena Aurea by Aquinas, 397Patristic
- Romans 2:7
To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.
Commentary on Romans 2:71 voice
"But glory and honour," he says, "to every one that doeth good." God therefore has given that which is good, as the apostle tells us in this Epistle, and they who work it shall receive glory and honour, because they have done that which is good when they had it in their power not to do it; but those who do it not shall receive the just judgment of God, because they did not work good when they had it in their power so to do.
Irenaeus· Irenaeus Against Heresies Book 4, 202Patristic
- Romans 5:3
Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
Commentary on Romans 5:31 voice
For those who are well prepared, tribulations are like certain foods and exercises for athletes which lead the contestant on to the inheritance of glory. When we are reviled, we bless; maligned, we entreat; ill-treated, we give thanks; afflicted, we glory in our afflictions.
Basil of Caesarea· HOMILY 16, 379Patristic
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