Indeed! The patience of the saints!
What type of patience is this verse talking about?
Patience with whom? God? Mankind?
Perhaps ultimately with God for allowing the controversy to extend as far as possible, in order that all might come to a realization of God's 'PATIENCE' with mankind.
And then, when all contention is ended, will not the "saints" be vindicated for what they/we have believed?
I'm reminded of the saying :
"PBPWM,GINFWIMY"
"Please be patient with me, God is not finished working in me yet."
Keep "the" faith!
Br. Laurie