James 5:7 asv — Be patient therefore, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of…

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"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. "

— James 5:7, American Standard Version

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James 5 — Context

4

Behold, the hire of the laborers who mowed your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth out: and the cries of them that reaped have entered into the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth.

5

Ye have lived delicately on the earth, and taken your pleasure; ye have nourished your hearts in a day of slaughter.

6

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

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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.

8

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

9

Murmur not, brethren, one against another, that ye be not judged: behold, the judge standeth before the doors.

10

Take, brethren, for an example of suffering and of patience, the prophets who spake in the name of the Lord.

James 5:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does James 5:7 say?
James 5:7 in the American Standard Version reads: “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. ”
Where is James 5:7 in the Bible?
James 5:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of James, chapter 5, verse 7.
Who wrote James?
James is traditionally attributed to James, half-brother of Jesus, leader of the Jerusalem church. It was written c. AD 44–49.
What is the book of James about?
James is the New Testament's closest cousin to Old-Testament wisdom literature — pungent, practical, and uncompromising. Faith without works is dead. The tongue is a fire. The prayers of a righteous man avail much. It calls Christians to walk their talk.
What are the major themes of James?
James explores themes including Faith and Works, Wisdom, Speech, Suffering, Prayer. These themes shape the meaning and context of James 5:7.
What translation should I read James 5:7 in?
James 5:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize James 5:7?
James 5:7 reads (ASV): “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. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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