James 5:7-10
Chapter 5
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Patience and Prayer
Be patient, then, beloved, until the Lord’s coming. See how the sower waits for the valuable fruits of the earth, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains.8
You, too, be patient and do not give up, because the Lord’s coming is near.
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Beloved, do not argue with one another, or you will be judged. See, the Judge is standing at the doors.
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Take as an example of patience the suffering of the prophets who spoke in the Lord’s name.
Commentaries
Patience and Prayer.
This passage links to the beginning of the letter (1:2-4) by emphasizing patience or perseverance through trials. Now is not the time for harvest but for patient, alert waiting to ensure good, abundant results in life. This farming example shows that patience is not passive or inactive; instead, Christians must stay active, doing their part and letting God work (7).