μακροθυμέω makrothyméō
Meaning
to be long-spirited, i.e. (objectively) forbearing or (subjectively) patient
In the King James Version: bear (suffer) long, be longsuffering, have (long) patience, be patient, patiently endure
Derivation: from the same as G3116 (μακροθυμώς);
Where it is used
- Matthew 18:26 Then the servant fell on his knees before him. ‘Have patience with me,’ he begged, ‘and I will pay back everything.’
- Matthew 18:29 So his fellow servant fell down and begged him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you back.’
- Luke 18:7 Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay in helping them?
- 1 Corinthians 13:4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14 And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
- Hebrews 6:15 And so Abraham, after waiting patiently, obtained the promise.
- James 5:7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.
- James 5:8 You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.
- 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.