James 5:11

Translations

Modern

See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

Traditional

Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.

Literal

Behold, we count blessed those having endured. You heard of the perseverance of Job, and you saw the outcome of the Lord, that the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful.

Latin

Ecce beatificamus eos qui sustinuerunt. Sufferentiam Job audistis, et finem Domini vidistis, quoniam misericors Dominus est, et miserator.

Original

Greek

English

See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

Notes

James 5:11

Job showed great endurance by staying faithful to God during his hardships (Job 1:20–21; 2:9–10). He was faithful even though he complained (Job 3:1–26; 12:1–3; 16:1–3).

Theme notes and profiles

James, Brother of Jesus Christian Suffering Complaints Endurance The Coming of the Lord as Judge Understanding Job

Related verses

James 1:12
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
Exodus 34:6
Then the LORD passed in front of Moses and called out: “The LORD, the LORD God, is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness,
Job 1:21–22
…saying: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD.”
Isaiah 55:6–7
Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.
Matthew 5:10–11
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 10:22
You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.
Job 42:10–17
After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his prosperity and doubled his former possessions.
Job 2:10
“You speak as a foolish woman speaks,” he told her. “Should we accept from God only good and not adversity?” In all this, Job did not sin in what he said.
Psalm 86:15
But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness.
2 Peter 2:9
…if all this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment.
Psalm 103:8
The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion.
Luke 6:36
Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

Parallels

Job 1:1–5

People

Job: A righteous man who endured great suffering

Glossary

Letter of James

Topics

Affliction Afflictions and Adversities of Saints: Joy Under Afflictions and Adversities: Resignation In, Exemplified Afflictions: Saints Have Joy Under Being Overwhelmed Commandments: Other Apostles: Precepts of, Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Endure Example: Good Happiness of Saints in This Life is Derived From: Divine Chastening Job: A Man Who Lived in Uz: Fortitude of Meekness: Job Patience: Job Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Pity of God Resignation: Exemplified Standing Up

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