Translations
Modern
Brothers, as an example of patience in affliction, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
Traditional
Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience.
Literal
Brothers, as an example of suffering evil and of patience, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
Latin
Exemplum accipite, fratres, exitus mali, laboris, et patientiæ, prophetas qui locuti sunt in nomine Domini.
Original
Greek
English
Brothers, as an example of patience in affliction, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
Notes
This verse comments on Matthew 5:11 and Luke 6:23 (see study note on James 1:22–23).
Theme notes and profiles
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Glossary
Topics
Afflicted Saints: should Imitate the Prophets Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Christian Minister: Patience of Commandments: Other Apostles: Precepts of, Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Example: Good Patience: Prophets Patience: The Prophets Persecution of the Righteous Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Prophecy: They Who Uttered: Spoke in the Name of the Lord Prophets: Great Patience of, Under Suffering Prophets: Spoke in the Name of the Lord Suffering for Christ