The term "suffereth" is an archaic form of the word "suffers," often found in older translations of the Bible. It is used to describe the act of enduring, allowing, or undergoing something, often with patience or forbearance. In the context of Scripture, "suffereth" can refer to both physical and spiritual experiences, and it is frequently associated with the virtues of patience and long-suffering.

Biblical Usage:

1. Patience and Long-suffering:
The concept of suffering with patience is a recurring theme in the Bible. In 1 Corinthians 13:4 , the Apostle Paul writes, "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud." The word "patient" here is often rendered as "suffereth long" in older translations, emphasizing the enduring nature of true love.

2. Endurance in Trials:
The Bible often speaks of suffering as a test of faith and character. James 1:12 states, "Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him." This verse highlights the blessedness of enduring suffering with faithfulness.

3. Christ's Suffering:
The suffering of Jesus Christ is central to Christian theology. In 1 Peter 2:21 , it is written, "For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps." Christ's suffering is seen as redemptive and exemplary, calling believers to endure their own trials with a Christ-like attitude.

4. Allowing or Permitting:
In some contexts, "suffereth" can mean to allow or permit. For example, in Matthew 19:14 , Jesus says, "Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." The word "let" is sometimes translated as "suffer," indicating permission or allowance.

5. God's Forbearance:
The Bible also speaks of God's patience and forbearance towards humanity. In Romans 2:4 , Paul writes, "Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?" Here, God's patience is seen as an opportunity for repentance and salvation.

Theological Implications:

The concept of "suffereth" in the Bible underscores the importance of patience, endurance, and forbearance in the Christian life. It reflects the character of God, who is patient and long-suffering with His creation, and it calls believers to emulate these attributes in their own lives. Suffering is not merely to be endured but is often portrayed as a means of spiritual growth and a way to participate in the sufferings of Christ. Through suffering, believers are refined and drawn closer to God, ultimately leading to eternal reward.

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... THE SECOND CENTURY 32 Whoever suffereth innocently and justly in another's
stead. Whoever suffereth innocently and justly in another's ...
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"Himself is Nearest and Meekest, Highest and Lowest, and Doeth All ...
... THE SIXTEENTH REVELATION CHAPTER LXXX "Himself is nearest and meekest, highest and
lowest, and doeth all." Love suffereth never to be without Pity". ...
/.../julian/revelations of divine love/chapter lxxx himself is nearest.htm

Petilianus Said: "And Again, Charity Suffereth Long...
... Book II. Chapter 79. " 173. Petilianus said: "And again, Charity suffereth
long? "173. Petilianus said: "And again, Charity ...
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Letter xvi. Charity.
... LETTERS, &c. LETTER XVI. Charity. "Charity suffereth long, and is kind ... I. Charity
suffereth long. It will endure ill-treatment, and prefer suffering to strife. ...
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"It is Needful to See and to Know that we are Sinners: Wherefore ...
... and to know that we are sinners: wherefore we deserve pain and wrath." "He is God:
Good, Life, Truth, Love, Peace: His Clarity and His Unity suffereth Him not ...
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The Tenth Chapter of the Gospel of John. Of the Shepherd, and the ...
... 2. For consider, Brethren, the love of this our Head. He is now in heaven, yet
doth He suffer here, as long as His Church suffereth here. ...
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Psalm LX.
... One suffereth tribulation for money, suffereth tribulation for temporal honour,
suffereth tribulation for the comforts of this life; he is to suffer ...
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"By the Assay of this Falling we Shall have an High Marvellous ...
... without end. And after this He suffereth some of us to fall more hard and
more grievously than ever we did afore, as us thinketh. And ...
/.../julian/revelations of divine love/chapter lxi by the assay.htm

Holy violence
... "From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth
violence, and the violent take it by force,""Matthew 11:12. ...
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Love, the Motive Power for Service.
... Mary of Bethany, who was so full of love, held a higher position than these great
prophets did. "Love suffereth long, and is kind; love envieth not; love ...
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Suffereth (14 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Suffereth (14 Occurrences). Matthew 3:15 But ... all
righteousness. Then he suffereth him. (ASV). Matthew 11 ...
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Charity (29 Occurrences)
... 7. Character: "Love suffereth long, and is kind; love envieth not" (1 Corinthians
13:4). It determines and defines a man's own character and personality. ...
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Vengeance (63 Occurrences)
... beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer,
whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live. ...
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Vaunt (5 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 13:4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity
vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, (Root in KJV ASV WBS YLT). ...
/v/vaunt.htm - 8k

Venomous (4 Occurrences)
... beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No doubt this man is a murderer,
whom, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffereth not to live. ...
/v/venomous.htm - 8k

Vaunteth (2 Occurrences)
... 1 Corinthians 13:4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not;
charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, (KJV ASV WBS). ...
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Vexation (36 Occurrences)
... and American) "distressed";. pascho in Matthew 17:15 is "suffereth grievously";
kakoo in Acts 12:1 is "afflict," etc. So "vexation ...
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Vex (20 Occurrences)
... and American) "distressed";. pascho in Matthew 17:15 is "suffereth grievously";
kakoo in Acts 12:1 is "afflict," etc. So "vexation ...
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Off-times (1 Occurrence)
... Matthew 17:15 Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is epileptic, and suffereth grievously;
for oft-times he falleth into the fire, and off-times into the water. ...
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Oft-times (3 Occurrences)
... Matthew 17:15 Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is epileptic, and suffereth grievously;
for oft-times he falleth into the fire, and off-times into the water. ...
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