Μακροθυμια (makrothumia)

Often translated "patience," the word most literally means long-suffering. Or, if you notice the first part of the word, μακρο (macro), you will recognize its English cognate: macro, as in large or extreme.

This is different from endurance (΄υπομενη), which is something like "super-staying," almost like remaining in one place while someone tries to move you.

God's gift of long-suffering means that even in the most difficult of circumstances and in the midst of immense pain, we are empowered by the Spirit (of which this gift is a Fruit) to withstand that pain...



So now, having taken this knowledge to heart, I repent.