³ For this is what the Lord says to the men of Judah and to Jerusalem:

^9 (A)Let’s not become discouraged in doing good, for in due time we will reap, if we ^(B)do not become weary.

^6 (A)The hard-working farmer ought to be the first to receive his share of the crops.

Exhortation

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