Then this saying went out among the believers, that that disciple would not die: yet Jesus did not say to him, He shall not die; but, If I choose that he remains till I come, what is that to you?
And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he does according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can hold back his hand, or say to him, What are you doing?
Therefore, fellow believers, choose from among you seven men of honest reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
Therefore judge nothing before the time until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make known the intentions of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise from God.
The secret things belong to the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong to us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.
Be patient therefore, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, and has long patience for it, until he receives the early and latter rain.