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New International Version NIV
7 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.
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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 Be ye also 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 Murmur not, brethren, one against another, that ye be not judged: behold, the judge standeth before 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 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 and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
11 Behold, we call them blessed that endured: ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord, how that the Lord is full of pity, and merciful.
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As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
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