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10 Take as an example of suffering-hardship and patience, brothers, the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. 11 Behold— we consider-blessed the ones having endured! You heard of the endurance of Job, and you saw the outcome from the Lord: that the Lord is large-hearted[a] and compassionate.

Above All, Be True To Your Word. Be Praying And Singing-Praise

12 And above all, my brothers, do not be swearing[b]— neither by heaven nor by earth nor by any other oath. But let your yes be yes and your no be no, in order that you may not fall under judgment.

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Footnotes

  1. James 5:11 Or, very-affectionate, very-kind.
  2. James 5:12 That is, swearing an oath to strengthen or guarantee your word.

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