The farmer waits for rain

Rich Oppressors Judgment Near · James 5

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7Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. Look, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it until it receives the early and late rains.

8You also be patient; strengthen your hearts, because the coming of the Lord has drawn near.

9Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the doors.

10Brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord as an example of suffering and patience.

11Behold, we count those who have endured as blessed. You have heard of Job’s endurance, and you have seen the Lord’s outcome, that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful.

12But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath. Instead, let your yes be yes and your no, no, so that you may not fall under judgment.

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