James 5:8 nasb — You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near.

NASB

"You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near."

— James 5:8, NASB

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James 5 — Context

5

You have lived luxuriously on the earth and led a life of wanton pleasure; you have fattened your hearts in a day of slaughter.

6

You have condemned and put to death the righteous man; he does not resist you.

7

Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious produce of the soil, being patient about it, until it gets the early and late rains.

8

You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near.

9

Do not complain, brethren, against one another, so that you yourselves may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing right at the door.

10

As an example, brethren, of suffering and patience, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

11

We count those blessed who endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome of the Lord's dealings, that the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful.

James 5:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does James 5:8 say?
James 5:8 in the NASB reads: “You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near.”
Where is James 5:8 in the Bible?
James 5:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of James, chapter 5, verse 8.
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 5:8.
What translation should I read James 5:8 in?
James 5:8 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 5:8?
James 5:8 reads (NASB): “You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near.” 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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