(A)Do not [a]complain, (B)brothers and sisters, against one another, so that you may not be judged; behold, (C)the Judge is standing [b](D)right at the [c]door. 10 As an example, (E)brothers and sisters, of suffering and patience, take (F)the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. 11 We count those (G)blessed who endured. You have heard of (H)the [d]endurance of Job and have seen (I)the [e]outcome of the Lord’s dealings, that (J)the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. James 5:9 Lit groan
  2. James 5:9 Lit before
  3. James 5:9 Lit doors
  4. James 5:11 Or steadfastness
  5. James 5:11 Lit end of the Lord

Don’t grumble against one another, brothers and sisters,(A) or you will be judged. The Judge(B) is standing at the door!(C)

10 Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets(D) who spoke in the name of the Lord. 11 As you know, we count as blessed(E) those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance(F) and have seen what the Lord finally brought about.(G) The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.(H)

Read full chapter