James 5:7 - Forerunner Commentary

James 5:7

5 You have lived on the earth in pleasure and¹ luxury; you have fattened your hearts³ as in a day of slaughter.

6 You have condemned, you have murdered the just; he does not resist you.

Be Patient and Persevering

7 Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain.

8 You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord¹ is at hand.

9 Do not¹ grumble against one another, brethren, lest you be² condemned. Behold, the Judge is standing at the door!

10 ^aMy brethren, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering and ^bpatience.

11 Indeed ^awe count them blessed who ^bendure. You have heard of ^cthe perseverance of Job and seen ^dthe end intended by the Lord—that ^ethe Lord is very compassionate and merciful.

12 But above all, my brethren, ^ado not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. But let your “Yes” be “Yes,” and your “No,” “No,” lest you fall into¹ judgment.

Meeting Specific Needs

13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him ^apray. Is anyone cheerful? ^bLet him sing psalms.

14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, ^aanointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.

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Definitions of words in James 5:7:

Brethren {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Early {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Earth {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Earth {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

For {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Fruit {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Fruit {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

How {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Precious {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Rain {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Rain {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

See {International Standard Bible Encyclopedia}

Lord {Easton's Bible Dictionary}

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