James 5:7

Modern English Version

Therefore be patient, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. Notice how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth and is patient with it until he receives the early and late rain.

Cross References

Jeremiah 5:24

They do not say in their heart, “Let us now fear the Lord our God, who gives rain, both the former and the latter, in its season. He reserves for us the appointed weeks of the harvest.”

Hosea 6:3

Let us know, let us press on to know the Lord. His appearance is as sure as the dawn. He will come to us like the rain; like the spring rains He will water the earth.

Joel 2:23

And children of Zion, exult and rejoice in the Lord your God, because He has given to you the early rain for vindication. He showers down rains for you, the early rain and the latter rain, as before.

Zechariah 10:1

Ask for rain from the Lord during the season of the latter spring rains. And the Lord will make the storm winds; and He will give them showers of rain; all will have vegetation in the field.

Matthew 16:27

For the Son of Man shall come with His angels in the glory of His Father, and then He will repay every man according to his works.

Matthew 16:28

Truly I say to you, there are some standing here who shall not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom.”

Matthew 24:27

For as the lightning comes from the east and flashes to the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.

Matthew 24:44

Therefore you also must be ready, for in an hour when you least expect, the Son of Man is coming.

Luke 18:8

I tell you, He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?”

Luke 21:27

Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

Luke 8:15

But the seed on the good ground are those who, having heard the word, keep it in an honest and good heart and bear fruit with patience.

John 21:22

Jesus said to him, “If it is My will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? Follow Me!”

John 21:23

The saying went out among the brothers that this disciple would not die. Yet Jesus did not say to him that he would not die, but, “If it is My will that he remain until I come, what is that to you?”

Romans 15:4

For whatever was previously written was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

Romans 2:7

To those who by patiently doing good seek for glory and honor and immortality will be eternal life.

1 Corinthians 1:7

so that you are not lacking in any gift while waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Galatians 5:5

For we, through the Spirit, by faith, eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness.

Galatians 6:9

And let us not grow weary in doing good, for in due season we shall reap, if we do not give up.

Deuteronomy 11:14

then I will give you the rain of your land in its season, the early rain and the latter rain, that you may gather in your grain and your wine and your oil.

Colossians 1:11

strengthened with all might according to His glorious power, enduring everything with perseverance and patience joyfully,

1 Thessalonians 1:3

remembering without ceasing your work of faith, labor of love, and patient hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the sight of God and our Father.

1 Thessalonians 2:19

For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Will it not even be you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming?

1 Thessalonians 3:13

To this end may He establish your hearts to be blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all His saints.

Hebrews 6:15

So after Abraham had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.

James 4:11

Do not speak evil of one another, brothers. He who speaks evil of his brother and judges his brother speaks evil of the law and judges the law. If you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law, but a judge.

James 5:10

My brothers, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering and patience.

James 5:3

Your gold and silver are corroded, and their corrosion will be a witness against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have stored up treasures for the last days.

2 Peter 3:4

and say, “Where is the promise of His coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, all things have continued as they were since the beginning of the creation.”