THE JUDGE IS STANDING AT THE DOOR

 

7 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 too, be Patient and Stand Firm,

Because the Lord’s Coming is Near.

9 Don’t Grumble against One Another,

Brothers and Sisters,

Or you will be Judged.

THE JUDGE IS STANDING AT THE DOOR.

10 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 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.

(James 5:7-11, NIV)