^16 (A)Do not be ^[a]deceived, ^(B)my beloved brothers.

Patience and Perseverance

⁷ Therefore be patient, ^(A)brothers, ^(B)until the coming of the Lord. Behold, ^(C)the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the soil, being patient about it, until ^[a]it receives ^(D)the early and late rains.

^9 (A)Do not groan, ^(B)brothers, against one another, so that you yourselves may not be judged. Behold, ^(C)the Judge is standing ^[a](D)right at the ^[b]door.

¹⁰ As an example, ^(A)brothers, of suffering and patience, take ^(B)the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.