James 5:7-9
What is written? (ESV)
Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door.
What does it say?
Brethren, patiently await the coming of the Lord. Learn from how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being nourished by both the early and late rains. Be patient like that, establishing your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. Don’t grumble against each other, lest you yourself be judged by the Judge that is standing at the door.
What is its immediate context?
James’ letter throughout is about encouraging and warning Christians to live out the “word of truth” (1:18) in their lives and gives many practical examples of what that looks like.
How James 5:7-9 is applied across Bible answers
Has Jesus already returned (Revelation 22:20)?
Much like Peter[no repeater], James counsels that Christians have patience and pay attention to their conduct since the Lord's return is what is to happen next[no repeater][no repeater].
He goes on to give examples of the endurance of the prophets and Job.
