New Testament · SCRIPTURE
James 5:10
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Brothers, as an example of patience in affliction, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
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Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience.
KJV text & permissions
Take, brothers, for an example of suffering and of perseverance, the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
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ASVAmerican Standard Version
Take, brethren, for an example of suffering and of patience, the prophets who spake in the name of the Lord.
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Brothers, [as] an example of suffering evil and of patience, take the prophets who spoke in the name of [the] Lord.
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
James 5
8 You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.
9 Do not complain about one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door!
10 Brothers, as an example of patience in affliction, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
11 See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment.
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