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7 Be patient, therefore, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it until it receives the early and the late rain.
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Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains.
8 You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.
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You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.
9 Do not grumble, brethren, against one another, that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the doors.
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Don’t grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!
10 As an example of suffering and patience, brethren, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
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Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
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