James 5:7

New American Bible - revised edition

Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains.

Cross References

Jeremiah 5:24

And do not say in their hearts, “Let us fear the Lord, our God, Who gives us rain early and late, in its time; Who watches for us over the appointed weeks of harvest.”

Hosea 6:3

Let us know, let us strive to know the Lord; as certain as the dawn is his coming. He will come to us like the rain, like spring rain that waters the earth.”

Joel 2:23

Children of Zion, delight and rejoice in the Lord, your God! For he has faithfully given you the early rain, sending rain down on you, the early and the late rains as before.

Zechariah 10:1

Ask the Lord for rain in the spring season, the Lord who brings storm clouds, and heavy rains, who gives to everyone grain in the fields.

Matthew 16:27

For the Son of Man will come with his angels in his Father’s glory, and then he will repay everyone according to his conduct.

Matthew 16:28

Amen, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.”

Matthew 24:27

For just as lightning comes from the east and is seen as far as the west, so will the coming of the Son of Man be.

Matthew 24:44

So too, you also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come. The Faithful or the Unfaithful Servant.

Luke 18:8

I tell you, he will see to it that justice is done for them speedily. But when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?” The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector.

Luke 21:27

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

Luke 8:15

But as for the seed that fell on rich soil, they are the ones who, when they have heard the word, embrace it with a generous and good heart, and bear fruit through perseverance. The Parable of the Lamp.

John 21:22

Jesus said to him, “What if I want him to remain until I come? What concern is it of yours? You follow me.”

John 21:23

So the word spread among the brothers that that disciple would not die. But Jesus had not told him that he would not die, just “What if I want him to remain until I come? [What concern is it of yours?]” Conclusion.

Romans 15:4

For whatever was written previously was written for our instruction, that by endurance and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope.

Romans 2:7

eternal life to those who seek glory, honor, and immortality through perseverance in good works,

1 Corinthians 1:7

so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift as you wait for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Galatians 5:5

For through the Spirit, by faith, we await the hope of righteousness.

Galatians 6:9

Let us not grow tired of doing good, for in due time we shall reap our harvest, if we do not give up.

Deuteronomy 11:14

I will give the seasonal rain to your land, the early rain and the late rain, that you may have your grain, wine and oil to gather in;

Colossians 1:11

strengthened with every power, in accord with his glorious might, for all endurance and patience, with joy

1 Thessalonians 1:3

calling to mind your work of faith and labor of love and endurance in hope of our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father,

1 Thessalonians 2:19

For what is our hope or joy or crown to boast of in the presence of our Lord Jesus at his coming if not you yourselves?

1 Thessalonians 3:13

so as to strengthen your hearts, to be blameless in holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his holy ones. [Amen.]

Hebrews 6:15

And so, after patient waiting, he obtained the promise.

James 4:11

Do not speak evil of one another, brothers. Whoever speaks evil of a brother or 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

Take as an example of hardship and patience, brothers, the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

James 5:3

your gold and silver have corroded, and that corrosion will be a testimony against you; it will devour your flesh like a fire. You have stored up treasure for the last days.

2 Peter 3:4

and saying, “Where is the promise of his coming? From the time when our ancestors fell asleep, everything has remained as it was from the beginning of creation.”