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James 5:7-8
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7 Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. 8 Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.

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James 5:7-8
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Patience in Suffering

7 So be patient, brothers and sisters,[a] until the Lord’s return.[b] Think of how the farmer waits[c] for the precious fruit of the ground and is patient[d] for it until it receives the early and late rains. 8 You also be patient and strengthen your hearts, for the Lord’s return is near.

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Footnotes

  1. James 5:7 tn Grk “brothers”; this phrase occurs again three times in the paragraph. See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:2.
  2. James 5:7 tn Or “advent”; or “coming” (also in v. 8).
  3. James 5:7 tn Grk “Behold! The farmer waits.”
  4. James 5:7 tn Grk “being patient.”
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