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James 5

James 5:8

Patience in Suffering · James 5:7–12
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Translations

Modern
You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.
Traditional
Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.
Literal
You also be patient; strengthen your hearts, because the coming of the Lord has drawn near.
Latin
Patientes igitur estote et vos, et confirmate corda vestra: quoniam adventus Domini appropinquavit.

Original

Greek
English
You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.

Notes

James 5:7–8

Be patient: This is the ultimate solution for the poor enduring economic struggles and unfair treatment by the wicked people who are rich (5:1–6; see 2:6–7). People may treat the poor as insignificant and oppress them. Yet, they should not give up or retaliate against their oppressors. When the Lord returns, the faithful will receive their final reward (Isaiah 40:10; Luke 6:20–35; 1 Corinthians 15:23; 1 Peter 1:17; 5:4; Revelation 22:12).

Parallels

Job 1:1–5

Glossary

Letter of James Parousia Second Coming of Christ

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Commandments: Other Apostles: Precepts of, Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Impatience Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Patience: General Scriptures Concerning The Second Coming of Christ: Saints: should be Patient To Tiredness Waiting on God