Before Jesus came to earth, the prophets and other faithful servants set an example of how even imperfect humans can endure patiently.
وَكَانَتْ هُنَالِكَ صِلَةٌ وَثِيقَةٌ بَيْنَ إِيمَانِهِمْ وَ صَبْرِهِمْ .‏ ‏