Colossians 1:6

6which has come to you, as indeed ain the whole world it is bbearing fruit and increasingas it also does among you, since the day you cheard it and understood dthe grace of God in truth,

Colossians 1:10

10so as eto walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, ffully pleasing to him: gbearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;

Hebrews 6:11-12

11And we desire each one of you to show the same earnestness to have the full assurance hof hope until the end, 12so that you may not be sluggish, but iimitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.

Hebrews 10:36

36For jyou have need of endurance, so that kwhen you have done the will of God you may lreceive what is promised.

James 1:4

4And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be mperfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

James 5:7-8

Patience in Suffering

7Be patient, therefore, brothers,
Or  brothers and sisters; also verses 9, 10, 12, 19
until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives othe early and the late rains.
8You also, be patient. pEstablish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord qis at hand.
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