Have the patience of Job

Be as patient as Job / Have the patience of a saint


Avere la pazienza di Giobbe


Meanings
To be extremely patient

Examples
I know this trial could last for years, but for my 10 million dollar credit in question I have the patience of Job
So che il processo può durare anni, ma per recuperare il credito di 10 milioni di dollari in palio, ho la pazienza di Giobbe

Origin
The Old Testament character of Job, underwent terrible ordeals (ten of his children died, his wife got sick, his servants were killed and all his cattle decimated) without ever losing his faith in God. In several Biblical passages, Job is shown as an example of patience