How Do You Cultivate Patience and Have the Power of Endurance? Pastor Kent Jacob looks at God's Word to address this question as he continues in his series on the Fruit of the Spirit. Long Suffering is the forth characteristic of the Spirit mentioned in Galatians 5:22,23. This word is more commonly translated "patience". It also means forbearance and it relates more directly with our ability to forebear with others. Long suffering is a Godlike trait that bears long with the weakness of others. It gives the opportunity for others to grow and turn to God.