Devine Scripture

James 5:7

James chapter 5 · verse 7 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

Context

v.6Ye have condemned, ye have killed the righteous one; he doth not resist you.

v.7This passage

v.8Be ye also patient; establish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord is at hand.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Romans 2:7

    to them that by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and incorruption, eternal life:

  • Luke 8:15

    And that in the good ground, these are such as in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, hold it fast, and bring forth fruit with patience.

  • Hebrews 6:15

    And thus, having patiently endured, he obtained the promise.

  • Luke 21:27

    And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

  • Hosea 6:3

    And let us know, let us follow on to know Jehovah: his going forth is sure as the morning; and he will come unto us as the rain, as the latter rain that watereth the earth.

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:19

    For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of glorying? Are not even ye, before our Lord Jesus at his coming?