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

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10 Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience.

11 Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.

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10 As an example, (A)brothers and sisters, of suffering and patience, take (B)the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. 11 We count those (C)blessed who endured. You have heard of (D)the [a]endurance of Job and have seen (E)the [b]outcome of the Lord’s dealings, that (F)the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful.

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Footnotes

  1. James 5:11 Or steadfastness
  2. James 5:11 Lit end of the Lord

10 As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take (A)the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. 11 Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of (B)the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen (C)the purpose of the Lord, how (D)the Lord is compassionate and merciful.

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