The key word in the Gospel denoting this 'waiting' is the Greek noun 'hypomone'. The dictionary indicates as meanings: patience, endurance, perseverance. The term is etymologically related to 'waiting' (Greek: hypomenein) and cannot be so easily rendered in a modern language.
Referring to the inadequancy of modern translations, Simone Weil often preferred to use the Greek term itself, 'that divinely beautiful expression of the Gospel'. The following passages from the Gospel thrilled her and had a special message for her:
"And as for (the seed that fell) in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bring forth fruit waiting in patience".
Luke 8, 15
''You will be hated by all for my name's sake. But whoever who waits in patience to the end will be saved."
Matthew 10, 22
"By waiting in patience you will gain your life''.
Luke 21,19
