“The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.” 2 Peter 3:9 (ESV)

“My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.” 1 John 2:1 (ESV)

"For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise." Hebrews 10:36

"Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God." Romans 15:7 (NIV)