Bible dictionary for children
Patience
Patience means bearing with waiting, frustration or another person's needs without rushing to harm.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Patience means bearing with waiting, frustration or another person's needs without rushing to harm. It can include taking a break and asking for help.
Talk about it
What could help you while you wait for your turn?
An example from the Bible
Galatians names patience as part of the fruit of the Spirit. It grows in the way people respond to everyday difficulties.
Read Galatians 5:22 ↗A little more to explore
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Related reading: Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
