James 5:7 “Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farme…”

James 5:7

Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.

World English Bible

Be patient therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it, until it receives the early and late rain.

American Standard Version

Be patient therefore, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it, until it receive the early and latter rain.

Geneva Bible 1599

Be patient therefore, brethren, vnto the comming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman wayteth for the precious fruite of the earth, and hath long patience for it, vntill he receiue the former, and the latter rayne.

Darby Translation

Have patience, therefore, brethren, till the coming of the Lord. Behold, the labourer awaits the precious fruit of the earth, having patience for it until it receive [the] early and [the] latter rain.

Young's Literal Translation

Be patient, then, brethren, till the presence of the Lord; lo, the husbandman doth expect the precious fruit of the earth, being patient for it, till he may receive rain — early and latter;

Bible in Basic English

Go on waiting calmly, my brothers, till the coming of the Lord, like the farmer waiting for the good fruit of the earth till the early and late rains have come.

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Cross references

“Be patient”

Hebrews 12:1–3 Galatians 6:9 Colossians 1:11 Romans 2:7 Hebrews 6:15 Galatians 5:5

Hebrews 12:1–3 · BSB

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.

Galatians 6:9 · BSB

Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

Colossians 1:11 · BSB

being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully

Romans 2:7 · BSB

To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.

Hebrews 6:15 · BSB

And so Abraham, after waiting patiently, obtained the promise.

Galatians 5:5 · BSB

But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the hope of righteousness.

“unto”

Matthew 24:44 1 Thessalonians 2:19 1 Thessalonians 3:13 Matthew 24:27 Luke 18:8 Luke 21:27

Matthew 24:44 · BSB

For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.

1 Thessalonians 2:19 · BSB

After all, who is our hope, our joy, our crown of boasting, if it is not you yourselves in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming?

1 Thessalonians 3:13 · BSB

so that He may establish your hearts in blamelessness and holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all His saints. Amen.

Matthew 24:27 · BSB

For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.

Luke 18:8 · BSB

I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?”

Luke 21:27 · BSB

At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

“until”

Joel 2:23 Deuteronomy 11:14 Jeremiah 5:24 Hosea 6:3 Zechariah 10:1

Joel 2:23 · BSB

Be glad, O children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God, for He has given you the autumn rains for your vindication. He sends you showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before.

Deuteronomy 11:14 · BSB

then I will provide rain for your land in season, the autumn and spring rains, that you may gather your grain, new wine, and oil.

Jeremiah 5:24 · BSB

They have not said in their hearts, ‘Let us fear the LORD our God, who gives the rains, both autumn and spring, in season, who keeps for us the appointed weeks of harvest.’

Hosea 6:3 · BSB

So let us know— let us press on to know the LORD. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the rain, like the spring showers that water the earth.

Zechariah 10:1 · BSB

Ask the LORD for rain in springtime; the LORD makes the storm clouds, and He will give everyone showers of rain and crops in the field.

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

In context

6You have condemned and murdered the righteous, who did not resist you.

8You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.

Read James 5