Therefore, we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin with so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. Hebrews 12:1

Knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have it perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. James 1:3-4

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindess, goodness, faithfulness. Galatians 5:22

But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance. Romans 8:25

It is good that one should hope and wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. Lamentations 3:26

And it will be said in that day: "Behold, this is our God; We have waited for Him, and He will save us. This is the Lord; We have wait for Him. We will be glad and rejoice in His salvation. Isaiah 25:9

Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precous fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain. You also be patient. Establish your hearts for the coming of the Lord is at hand! James 5:7-8

You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. Hebrews 10:36

**Scripture references taken from the NIV and the NKJV**