 The word for patience here, it's a great word. It actually means consistent. What Paul is saying here, they're facing all this, yet they're not changing. They're not letting it hinder their growth. Even though they're facing incredibly difficult circumstances, they didn't quit. This is the sign of a healthy Christian. This is the sign of a healthy church. That even when trials come in, it stays the same. It's not everybody bailing out. Not everybody bailing out.