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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.
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Commentators unanimously agree that the word 'therefore' directly links this call to patience with the previous description of oppression. Believers are urged to endure injustice not out of weakness, but out of confidence in God's ultimate judgment. Patience is an act of faith that God sees their suffering and will bring about justice at the Lord's coming.
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James
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Be patient therefore, brethren. That is, under such wrongs as the apostle had described in the previous verses. Those whom he addressed we…
Be patient therefore (μακροθυμησατε ουν). A direct corollary (ουν, therefore) from the coming judgment on the wicked rich (5:1-6).…
19th Century
Anglican
Be patient.—The third and last part of the Letter begins here with these exhortations to endurance.
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This exhortation is addressed to the “brothers,” indicating that James is turning his attention from the unbelieving rich back to the believing Jew…
16th Century
Protestant
Be patient therefore. From this inference, it is evident that what has until now been said against the rich pertains to the consolation of…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Be patient therefore, brethren The apostle here addresses himself to the poor who were oppressed by the rich men, an…
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