⁴ So Moses chiseled^(A) out two stone tablets like the first ones and went up Mount Sinai early in the morning, as the Lord had commanded him; and he carried the two stone tablets in his hands.^{(B) 5} Then the Lord came down in the cloud^(C) and stood there with him and proclaimed his name, the Lord.^{(D) 6} And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate^(E) and gracious God, slow to anger,^(F) abounding in love^(G) and faithfulness,^(H)

¹⁵ This is what the Sovereign^(A) Lord, the Holy One^(B) of Israel, says:

² Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another^(A) in love.^(B)

Patience in Suffering

⁷ Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming.^(A) See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting^(B) for the autumn and spring rains.^{(C) 8} You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming^(D) is near.^{(E) 9} Don’t grumble against one another, brothers and sisters,^(F) or you will be judged. The Judge^(G) is standing at the door!^(H)

¹⁰ Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets^(I) who spoke in the name of the Lord. ¹¹ As you know, we count as blessed^(J) those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance^(K) and have seen what the Lord finally brought about.^(L) The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.^(M)