James 1:4

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⁴And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be ^(A)perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

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James 1:4

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⁴Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature^(A) and complete, not lacking anything.

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Matthew 5:48

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⁴⁸^(A)You therefore must be ^(B)perfect, ^(C)as your heavenly Father is perfect.

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Matthew 5:48

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⁴⁸Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.^(A)

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Luke 21:19

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¹⁹By your ^(A)endurance you will gain your lives.

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Luke 21:19

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¹⁹Stand firm, and you will win life.^(A)

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1 Peter 5:10

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¹⁰And ^(A)after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, ^(B)who has called you to his ^(C)eternal glory in Christ, will himself ^(D)restore, ^(E)confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

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1 Peter 5:10

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¹⁰And the God of all grace, who called you^(A) to his eternal glory^(B) in Christ, after you have suffered a little while,^(C) will himself restore you and make you strong,^(D) firm and steadfast.

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2 Timothy 3:17

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¹⁷that ^(A)the man of God^[a] may be complete, ^(B)equipped ^(C)for every good work.

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2 Timothy 3:17 That is, a messenger of God (the phrase echoes a common Old Testament expression)

2 Timothy 3:17

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¹⁷so that the servant of God^[a]^(A) may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.^(B)

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2 Timothy 3:17 Or that you, a man of God,

Habakkuk 2:3

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³For still ^(A)the vision awaits its appointed time;
it hastens to the end—it will not lie.
If it seems slow, ^(B)wait for it;
^(C)it will surely come; it will not delay.

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Habakkuk 2:3

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³For the revelation awaits an appointed time;^(A)
    it speaks of the end^(B)
    and will not prove false.
Though it linger, wait^(C) for it;
    it^[a] will certainly come
    and will not delay.^(D)

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Habakkuk 2:3 Or Though he linger, wait for him; / he

James 5:7-11

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Patience in Suffering

⁷Be patient, therefore, brothers,^[a] until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives ^(A)the early and the late rains. ⁸You also, be patient. ^(B)Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord ^(C)is at hand. ⁹Do not grumble against one another, brothers, ^(D)so that you may not be judged; behold, ^(E)the Judge is standing ^(F)at the door. ¹⁰As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take ^(G)the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. ¹¹Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of ^(H)the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen ^(I)the purpose of the Lord, how ^(J)the Lord is compassionate and merciful.

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James 5:7 Or brothers and sisters; also verses 9, 10, 12, 19

James 5:7-11

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Patience in Suffering

⁷Be 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) ⁸You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming^(D) is near.^(E) ⁹Don’t grumble against one another, brothers and sisters,^(F) or you will be judged. The Judge^(G) is standing at the door!^(H)

¹⁰Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets^(I) who spoke in the name of the Lord. ¹¹As 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)

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Hebrews 13:21

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²¹^(A)equip you with everything good that you may do his will, ^(B)working in us^[a] that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, ^(C)to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

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Hebrews 13:21 Some manuscripts you

Hebrews 13:21

New International Version

²¹equip you with everything good for doing his will,^(A) and may he work in us^(B) what is pleasing to him,^(C) through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.^(D)

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Galatians 6:9

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⁹And ^(A)let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, ^(B)if we do not give up.

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Galatians 6:9

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⁹Let us not become weary in doing good,^(A) for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.^(B)

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Psalm 40:1

English Standard Version

My Help and My Deliverer

To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.

40 I ^(A)waited patiently for the Lord;
he inclined to me and ^(B)heard my cry.

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Psalm 40:1

New International Version

Psalm 40^[a]^(A)

For the director of music. Of David. A psalm.

¹I waited patiently^(B) for the Lord;
he turned to me and heard my cry.^(C)

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Psalm 40:1 In Hebrew texts 40:1-17 is numbered 40:2-18.

Psalm 37:7

English Standard Version

⁷^(A)Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him;
^(B)fret not yourself over the one who ^(C)prospers in his way,
over the man who carries out evil devices!

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Psalm 37:7

New International Version

⁷Be still^(A) before the Lord
and wait patiently^(B) for him;
do not fret^(C) when people succeed in their ways,^(D)
when they carry out their wicked schemes.^(E)

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James 3:2

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²For ^(A)we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, ^(B)he is a perfect man, ^(C)able also to bridle his whole body.

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James 3:2

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²We all stumble^(A) in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say^(B) is perfect,^(C) able to keep their whole body in check.^(D)

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James 1:5

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⁵^(A)If any of you lacks wisdom, ^(B)let him ask God, ^(C)who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.

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James 1:5

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⁵If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God,^(A) who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.^(B)

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James 1:4 English Standard Version

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James 5:7-11 English Standard Version

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Psalm 40:1 English Standard Version

My Help and My Deliverer

To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.

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