James 5:10 “Brothers, as an example of patience in affliction, take the prophets w…”

James 5:10

Brothers, as an example of patience in affliction, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

Take, brothers, for an example of suffering and of perseverance, the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

American Standard Version

Take, brethren, for an example of suffering and of patience, the prophets who spake in the name of the Lord.

Geneva Bible 1599

Take, my brethren, the Prophets for an ensample of suffering aduersitie, and of long patience, which haue spoken in the Name of the Lord.

Darby Translation

Take [as] an example, brethren, of suffering and having patience, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of [the] Lord.

Young's Literal Translation

An example take ye of the suffering of evil, my brethren, and of the patience, the prophets who did speak in the name of the Lord;

Bible in Basic English

Take as an example of pain nobly undergone and of strength in trouble, the prophets who gave to men the words of the Lord.

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Cross references

“who”

Hebrews 13:7 Acts 3:21 Isaiah 39:8 Jeremiah 26:16 Jeremiah 23:22

Hebrews 13:7 · BSB

Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.

Acts 3:21 · BSB

Heaven must take Him in until the time comes for the restoration of all things, which God announced long ago through His holy prophets.

Isaiah 39:8 · BSB

But Hezekiah said to Isaiah, “The word of the LORD that you have spoken is good.” For he thought, “At least there will be peace and security in my lifetime.”

Jeremiah 26:16 · BSB

Then the officials and all the people told the priests and prophets, “This man is not worthy of death, for he has spoken to us in the name of the LORD our God!”

Jeremiah 23:22 · BSB

But if they had stood in My council, they would have proclaimed My words to My people and turned them back from their evil ways and deeds.”

“for”

Hebrews 11:32–38 Acts 7:52 Luke 6:23 2 Chronicles 36:16 Jeremiah 2:30 Matthew 21:34–39

Hebrews 11:32–38 · BSB

And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets,

Acts 7:52 · BSB

Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers—

Luke 6:23 · BSB

Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For their fathers treated the prophets in the same way.

2 Chronicles 36:16 · BSB

But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy.

Jeremiah 2:30 · BSB

“I have struck your sons in vain; they accepted no discipline. Your own sword has devoured your prophets like a voracious lion.”

Matthew 21:34–39 · BSB

When the harvest time drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his share of the fruit.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

9Do not complain about one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door!

11See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

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