James 5:7 Dear brothers and sisters, be patient as you wait for the Lord’s return. Consider the farmers who patiently wait for the rains in the fall and in the spring....

5:7 NLT

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New Living Translation - Dear brothers and sisters, be patient as you wait for the Lord’s return. Consider the farmers who patiently wait for the rains in the fall and in the spring. They eagerly look for the valuable harvest to ripen.
新标点和合本 - 弟兄们哪，你们要忍耐，直到主来。看哪，农夫忍耐等候地里宝贵的出产，直到得了秋雨春雨。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 所以弟兄们，你们要忍耐，直到主来。看哪，农夫等候着地里宝贵的出产，耐心地等到它得了秋霖春雨。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 所以弟兄们，你们要忍耐，直到主来。看哪，农夫等候着地里宝贵的出产，耐心地等到它得了秋霖春雨。
当代译本 - 弟兄姊妹，你们要忍耐，一直到主来。你们看农夫怎样等候地里宝贵的出产，耐心等候秋雨和春雨的降临。
圣经新译本 - 所以，弟兄们，你们应当忍耐，直到主来。看哪，农夫等待着地里宝贵的出产，为它忍耐，直到获得秋霖春雨。
中文标准译本 - 所以弟兄们，你们当恒久忍耐，直到主的来临。看哪，农夫等待着田地里宝贵的果实，为此恒久忍耐，直到果实得着秋雨春雨。
现代标点和合本 - 弟兄们哪，你们要忍耐，直到主来。看哪，农夫忍耐等候地里宝贵的出产，直到得了秋雨春雨。
和合本（拼音版） - 弟兄们哪，你们要忍耐，直到主来。看哪，农夫忍耐等候地里宝贵的出产，直到得了秋雨春雨。
New International Version - 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.
New International Reader's Version - Brothers and sisters, be patient until the Lord comes. See how the farmer waits for the land to produce its rich crop. See how patient the farmer is for the fall and spring rains.
English Standard Version - Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains.
The Message - Meanwhile, friends, wait patiently for the Master’s Arrival. You see farmers do this all the time, waiting for their valuable crops to mature, patiently letting the rain do its slow but sure work. Be patient like that. Stay steady and strong. The Master could arrive at any time.
Christian Standard Bible - Therefore, brothers and sisters, be patient until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth and is patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains.
New American Standard Bible - Therefore be patient, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious produce of the soil, being patient about it, until it gets the early and late rains.
New King James Version - Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain.
Amplified Bible - So wait patiently, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits [expectantly] for the precious harvest from the land, being patient about it, until it receives the early and late rains.
American Standard Version - Be patient therefore, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it, until it receive the early and latter rain.
King James Version - Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.
New English Translation - So be patient, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s return. Think of how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the ground and is patient for it until it receives the early and late rains.
World English Bible - Be patient therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it, until it receives the early and late rain.
新標點和合本 - 弟兄們哪，你們要忍耐，直到主來。看哪，農夫忍耐等候地裏寶貴的出產，直到得了秋雨春雨。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 所以弟兄們，你們要忍耐，直到主來。看哪，農夫等候着地裏寶貴的出產，耐心地等到它得了秋霖春雨。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 所以弟兄們，你們要忍耐，直到主來。看哪，農夫等候着地裏寶貴的出產，耐心地等到它得了秋霖春雨。
當代譯本 - 弟兄姊妹，你們要忍耐，一直到主來。你們看農夫怎樣等候地裡寶貴的出產，耐心等候秋雨和春雨的降臨。
聖經新譯本 - 所以，弟兄們，你們應當忍耐，直到主來。看哪，農夫等待著地裡寶貴的出產，為它忍耐，直到獲得秋霖春雨。
呂振中譯本 - 所以弟兄們，你們要恆忍，等到主御臨。你看農夫期待着地裏的寶貴果實，就為了這個而恆忍，等到得了秋霖春雨。
中文標準譯本 - 所以弟兄們，你們當恆久忍耐，直到主的來臨。看哪，農夫等待著田地裡寶貴的果實，為此恆久忍耐，直到果實得著秋雨春雨。
現代標點和合本 - 弟兄們哪，你們要忍耐，直到主來。看哪，農夫忍耐等候地裡寶貴的出產，直到得了秋雨春雨。
文理和合譯本 - 兄弟乎、宜恆忍以待主臨、試觀農人冀地之嘉產、恆忍以待、至得前後之雨、
文理委辦譯本 - 兄弟當忍、待主降臨、如地產嘉穀、農夫忍待、望秋霖春雨、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 兄弟乎、爾當恆忍、以待主降臨、試觀農夫、望得地之嘉產、忍耐以待、待得前後之雨、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 凡我兄弟、應安心忍耐以俟主來。夫農夫之望收穫嘉穀、必須弗助弗忘、以待秋霖春雨之膏澤也。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Por tanto, hermanos, tengan paciencia hasta la venida del Señor. Miren cómo espera el agricultor a que la tierra dé su precioso fruto y con qué paciencia aguarda las temporadas de lluvia.
현대인의 성경 - 형제 여러분, 그러므로 여러분은 주님이 다시 오실 때까지 참고 기다리십시오. 보십시오. 농부는 귀중한 추수를 바라고 인내심을 가지고 가을비와 봄비를 기다립니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Братья, наберитесь терпения до пришествия Господа. Земледельцу тоже приходится терпеливо ждать драгоценного плода земли, пока он получит осенние и весенние дожди .
Восточный перевод - Итак, братья, наберитесь терпения до пришествия Вечного Повелителя. Земледельцу тоже приходится терпеливо ждать драгоценного плода земли, ждать осенних и весенних дождей .
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Итак, братья, наберитесь терпения до пришествия Вечного Повелителя. Земледельцу тоже приходится терпеливо ждать драгоценного плода земли, ждать осенних и весенних дождей .
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Итак, братья, наберитесь терпения до пришествия Вечного Повелителя. Земледельцу тоже приходится терпеливо ждать драгоценного плода земли, ждать осенних и весенних дождей .
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Frères et sœurs, patientez donc jusqu’à ce que le Seigneur vienne. Pensez au cultivateur : il attend les précieuses récoltes de sa terre. Il prend patience à leur égard, jusqu’à ce que tombent les pluies de l’automne et du printemps.
リビングバイブル - こういうわけですから、皆さん。主が再び来られる時まで、忍耐していなさい。貴重な秋の収穫を期待する、農夫の忍耐に学びなさい。勇気を出しなさい。主はもうすぐ帰って来られるのですから。
Nestle Aland 28 - Μακροθυμήσατε οὖν, ἀδελφοί, ἕως τῆς παρουσίας τοῦ κυρίου. ἰδοὺ ὁ γεωργὸς ἐκδέχεται τὸν τίμιον καρπὸν τῆς γῆς μακροθυμῶν ἐπ’ αὐτῷ, ἕως λάβῃ πρόϊμον καὶ ὄψιμον.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - μακροθυμήσατε οὖν, ἀδελφοί, ἕως τῆς παρουσίας τοῦ Κυρίου. ἰδοὺ, ὁ γεωργὸς ἐκδέχεται τὸν τίμιον καρπὸν τῆς γῆς, μακροθυμῶν ἐπ’ αὐτῷ ἕως λάβῃ πρόϊμον καὶ ὄψιμον.
Nova Versão Internacional - Portanto, irmãos, sejam pacientes até a vinda do Senhor. Vejam como o agricultor aguarda que a terra produza a preciosa colheita e como espera com paciência até virem as chuvas do outono e da primavera.
Hoffnung für alle - Meine Brüder und Schwestern, wartet geduldig, bis der Herr kommt. Muss nicht auch der Bauer mit viel Geduld abwarten, bis er die kostbare Ernte einfahren kann? Er weiß, dass die Saat dazu den Herbstregen und den Frühlingsregen braucht.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Về phần anh chị em là người đang trông đợi Chúa trở lại, hãy kiên nhẫn như người làm ruộng chờ đợi mùa lúa chín.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - เหตุฉะนั้นพี่น้องทั้งหลาย จงอดทนตราบจนองค์พระผู้เป็นเจ้าเสด็จมา จงดูชาวนารอคอยพืชผลล้ำค่าจากแผ่นดิน ดูเถิดว่าเขาอดทนรอคอยฝนต้นฤดูและฝนปลายฤดูขนาดไหน
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ฉะนั้น พี่น้องเอ๋ย จงอดทนจนถึงวันที่พระผู้เป็นเจ้าจะมา ดูสิว่า ชาวนาชาวสวนรอคอยผลอันล้ำค่าจากที่นา และมีความอดทนรอคอยฝนตอนต้นและปลายฤดู

交叉引用

Romans 15:4 - Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled.
Luke 8:15 - And the seeds that fell on the good soil represent honest, good-hearted people who hear God’s word, cling to it, and patiently produce a huge harvest.
2 Peter 3:4 - They will say, “What happened to the promise that Jesus is coming again? From before the times of our ancestors, everything has remained the same since the world was first created.”
1 Corinthians 1:7 - Now you have every spiritual gift you need as you eagerly wait for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 1:3 - As we pray to our God and Father about you, we think of your faithful work, your loving deeds, and the enduring hope you have because of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Zechariah 10:1 - Ask the Lord for rain in the spring, for he makes the storm clouds. And he will send showers of rain so every field becomes a lush pasture.
Luke 18:8 - I tell you, he will grant justice to them quickly! But when the Son of Man returns, how many will he find on the earth who have faith?”
Luke 21:27 - Then everyone will see the Son of Man coming on a cloud with power and great glory.
Romans 8:24 - We were given this hope when we were saved. (If we already have something, we don’t need to hope for it.
Romans 8:25 - But if we look forward to something we don’t yet have, we must wait patiently and confidently.)
1 Thessalonians 3:13 - May he, as a result, make your hearts strong, blameless, and holy as you stand before God our Father when our Lord Jesus comes again with all his holy people. Amen.
Colossians 1:11 - We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy,
Hosea 6:3 - Oh, that we might know the Lord! Let us press on to know him. He will respond to us as surely as the arrival of dawn or the coming of rains in early spring.”
Matthew 24:44 - You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.
2 Corinthians 6:4 - In everything we do, we show that we are true ministers of God. We patiently endure troubles and hardships and calamities of every kind.
2 Corinthians 6:5 - We have been beaten, been put in prison, faced angry mobs, worked to exhaustion, endured sleepless nights, and gone without food.
Matthew 24:27 - For as the lightning flashes in the east and shines to the west, so it will be when the Son of Man comes.
1 Thessalonians 2:19 - After all, what gives us hope and joy, and what will be our proud reward and crown as we stand before our Lord Jesus when he returns? It is you!
Romans 2:7 - He will give eternal life to those who keep on doing good, seeking after the glory and honor and immortality that God offers.
Hebrews 6:15 - Then Abraham waited patiently, and he received what God had promised.
Galatians 5:5 - But we who live by the Spirit eagerly wait to receive by faith the righteousness God has promised to us.
Jeremiah 5:24 - They do not say from the heart, ‘Let us live in awe of the Lord our God, for he gives us rain each spring and fall, assuring us of a harvest when the time is right.’
Galatians 6:9 - So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.
Deuteronomy 11:14 - then he will send the rains in their proper seasons—the early and late rains—so you can bring in your harvests of grain, new wine, and olive oil.
James 5:8 - You, too, must be patient. Take courage, for the coming of the Lord is near.
James 5:9 - Don’t grumble about each other, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. For look—the Judge is standing at the door!
Joel 2:23 - Rejoice, you people of Jerusalem! Rejoice in the Lord your God! For the rain he sends demonstrates his faithfulness. Once more the autumn rains will come, as well as the rains of spring.
Hebrews 12:1 - Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.
Hebrews 12:2 - We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.
Hebrews 12:3 - Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you won’t become weary and give up.

逐节对照

交叉引用

New Living Translation - Dear brothers and sisters, be patient as you wait for the Lord’s return. Consider the farmers who patiently wait for the rains in the fall and in the spring. They eagerly look for the valuable harvest to ripen.
新标点和合本 - 弟兄们哪，你们要忍耐，直到主来。看哪，农夫忍耐等候地里宝贵的出产，直到得了秋雨春雨。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 所以弟兄们，你们要忍耐，直到主来。看哪，农夫等候着地里宝贵的出产，耐心地等到它得了秋霖春雨。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 所以弟兄们，你们要忍耐，直到主来。看哪，农夫等候着地里宝贵的出产，耐心地等到它得了秋霖春雨。
当代译本 - 弟兄姊妹，你们要忍耐，一直到主来。你们看农夫怎样等候地里宝贵的出产，耐心等候秋雨和春雨的降临。
圣经新译本 - 所以，弟兄们，你们应当忍耐，直到主来。看哪，农夫等待着地里宝贵的出产，为它忍耐，直到获得秋霖春雨。
中文标准译本 - 所以弟兄们，你们当恒久忍耐，直到主的来临。看哪，农夫等待着田地里宝贵的果实，为此恒久忍耐，直到果实得着秋雨春雨。
现代标点和合本 - 弟兄们哪，你们要忍耐，直到主来。看哪，农夫忍耐等候地里宝贵的出产，直到得了秋雨春雨。
和合本（拼音版） - 弟兄们哪，你们要忍耐，直到主来。看哪，农夫忍耐等候地里宝贵的出产，直到得了秋雨春雨。
New International Version - 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.
New International Reader's Version - Brothers and sisters, be patient until the Lord comes. See how the farmer waits for the land to produce its rich crop. See how patient the farmer is for the fall and spring rains.
English Standard Version - Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains.
The Message - Meanwhile, friends, wait patiently for the Master’s Arrival. You see farmers do this all the time, waiting for their valuable crops to mature, patiently letting the rain do its slow but sure work. Be patient like that. Stay steady and strong. The Master could arrive at any time.
Christian Standard Bible - Therefore, brothers and sisters, be patient until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth and is patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains.
New American Standard Bible - Therefore be patient, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious produce of the soil, being patient about it, until it gets the early and late rains.
New King James Version - Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain.
Amplified Bible - So wait patiently, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits [expectantly] for the precious harvest from the land, being patient about it, until it receives the early and late rains.
American Standard Version - Be patient therefore, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it, until it receive the early and latter rain.
King James Version - Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.
New English Translation - So be patient, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s return. Think of how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the ground and is patient for it until it receives the early and late rains.
World English Bible - Be patient therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it, until it receives the early and late rain.
新標點和合本 - 弟兄們哪，你們要忍耐，直到主來。看哪，農夫忍耐等候地裏寶貴的出產，直到得了秋雨春雨。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 所以弟兄們，你們要忍耐，直到主來。看哪，農夫等候着地裏寶貴的出產，耐心地等到它得了秋霖春雨。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 所以弟兄們，你們要忍耐，直到主來。看哪，農夫等候着地裏寶貴的出產，耐心地等到它得了秋霖春雨。
當代譯本 - 弟兄姊妹，你們要忍耐，一直到主來。你們看農夫怎樣等候地裡寶貴的出產，耐心等候秋雨和春雨的降臨。
聖經新譯本 - 所以，弟兄們，你們應當忍耐，直到主來。看哪，農夫等待著地裡寶貴的出產，為它忍耐，直到獲得秋霖春雨。
呂振中譯本 - 所以弟兄們，你們要恆忍，等到主御臨。你看農夫期待着地裏的寶貴果實，就為了這個而恆忍，等到得了秋霖春雨。
中文標準譯本 - 所以弟兄們，你們當恆久忍耐，直到主的來臨。看哪，農夫等待著田地裡寶貴的果實，為此恆久忍耐，直到果實得著秋雨春雨。
現代標點和合本 - 弟兄們哪，你們要忍耐，直到主來。看哪，農夫忍耐等候地裡寶貴的出產，直到得了秋雨春雨。
文理和合譯本 - 兄弟乎、宜恆忍以待主臨、試觀農人冀地之嘉產、恆忍以待、至得前後之雨、
文理委辦譯本 - 兄弟當忍、待主降臨、如地產嘉穀、農夫忍待、望秋霖春雨、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 兄弟乎、爾當恆忍、以待主降臨、試觀農夫、望得地之嘉產、忍耐以待、待得前後之雨、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 凡我兄弟、應安心忍耐以俟主來。夫農夫之望收穫嘉穀、必須弗助弗忘、以待秋霖春雨之膏澤也。
Nueva Versión Internacional - Por tanto, hermanos, tengan paciencia hasta la venida del Señor. Miren cómo espera el agricultor a que la tierra dé su precioso fruto y con qué paciencia aguarda las temporadas de lluvia.
현대인의 성경 - 형제 여러분, 그러므로 여러분은 주님이 다시 오실 때까지 참고 기다리십시오. 보십시오. 농부는 귀중한 추수를 바라고 인내심을 가지고 가을비와 봄비를 기다립니다.
Новый Русский Перевод - Братья, наберитесь терпения до пришествия Господа. Земледельцу тоже приходится терпеливо ждать драгоценного плода земли, пока он получит осенние и весенние дожди .
Восточный перевод - Итак, братья, наберитесь терпения до пришествия Вечного Повелителя. Земледельцу тоже приходится терпеливо ждать драгоценного плода земли, ждать осенних и весенних дождей .
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - Итак, братья, наберитесь терпения до пришествия Вечного Повелителя. Земледельцу тоже приходится терпеливо ждать драгоценного плода земли, ждать осенних и весенних дождей .
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - Итак, братья, наберитесь терпения до пришествия Вечного Повелителя. Земледельцу тоже приходится терпеливо ждать драгоценного плода земли, ждать осенних и весенних дождей .
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Frères et sœurs, patientez donc jusqu’à ce que le Seigneur vienne. Pensez au cultivateur : il attend les précieuses récoltes de sa terre. Il prend patience à leur égard, jusqu’à ce que tombent les pluies de l’automne et du printemps.
リビングバイブル - こういうわけですから、皆さん。主が再び来られる時まで、忍耐していなさい。貴重な秋の収穫を期待する、農夫の忍耐に学びなさい。勇気を出しなさい。主はもうすぐ帰って来られるのですから。
Nestle Aland 28 - Μακροθυμήσατε οὖν, ἀδελφοί, ἕως τῆς παρουσίας τοῦ κυρίου. ἰδοὺ ὁ γεωργὸς ἐκδέχεται τὸν τίμιον καρπὸν τῆς γῆς μακροθυμῶν ἐπ’ αὐτῷ, ἕως λάβῃ πρόϊμον καὶ ὄψιμον.
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - μακροθυμήσατε οὖν, ἀδελφοί, ἕως τῆς παρουσίας τοῦ Κυρίου. ἰδοὺ, ὁ γεωργὸς ἐκδέχεται τὸν τίμιον καρπὸν τῆς γῆς, μακροθυμῶν ἐπ’ αὐτῷ ἕως λάβῃ πρόϊμον καὶ ὄψιμον.
Nova Versão Internacional - Portanto, irmãos, sejam pacientes até a vinda do Senhor. Vejam como o agricultor aguarda que a terra produza a preciosa colheita e como espera com paciência até virem as chuvas do outono e da primavera.
Hoffnung für alle - Meine Brüder und Schwestern, wartet geduldig, bis der Herr kommt. Muss nicht auch der Bauer mit viel Geduld abwarten, bis er die kostbare Ernte einfahren kann? Er weiß, dass die Saat dazu den Herbstregen und den Frühlingsregen braucht.
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Về phần anh chị em là người đang trông đợi Chúa trở lại, hãy kiên nhẫn như người làm ruộng chờ đợi mùa lúa chín.
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - เหตุฉะนั้นพี่น้องทั้งหลาย จงอดทนตราบจนองค์พระผู้เป็นเจ้าเสด็จมา จงดูชาวนารอคอยพืชผลล้ำค่าจากแผ่นดิน ดูเถิดว่าเขาอดทนรอคอยฝนต้นฤดูและฝนปลายฤดูขนาดไหน
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ฉะนั้น พี่น้องเอ๋ย จงอดทนจนถึงวันที่พระผู้เป็นเจ้าจะมา ดูสิว่า ชาวนาชาวสวนรอคอยผลอันล้ำค่าจากที่นา และมีความอดทนรอคอยฝนตอนต้นและปลายฤดู

Romans 15:4 - Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled.
Luke 8:15 - And the seeds that fell on the good soil represent honest, good-hearted people who hear God’s word, cling to it, and patiently produce a huge harvest.
2 Peter 3:4 - They will say, “What happened to the promise that Jesus is coming again? From before the times of our ancestors, everything has remained the same since the world was first created.”
1 Corinthians 1:7 - Now you have every spiritual gift you need as you eagerly wait for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 1:3 - As we pray to our God and Father about you, we think of your faithful work, your loving deeds, and the enduring hope you have because of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Zechariah 10:1 - Ask the Lord for rain in the spring, for he makes the storm clouds. And he will send showers of rain so every field becomes a lush pasture.
Luke 18:8 - I tell you, he will grant justice to them quickly! But when the Son of Man returns, how many will he find on the earth who have faith?”
Luke 21:27 - Then everyone will see the Son of Man coming on a cloud with power and great glory.
Romans 8:24 - We were given this hope when we were saved. (If we already have something, we don’t need to hope for it.
Romans 8:25 - But if we look forward to something we don’t yet have, we must wait patiently and confidently.)
1 Thessalonians 3:13 - May he, as a result, make your hearts strong, blameless, and holy as you stand before God our Father when our Lord Jesus comes again with all his holy people. Amen.
Colossians 1:11 - We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy,
Hosea 6:3 - Oh, that we might know the Lord! Let us press on to know him. He will respond to us as surely as the arrival of dawn or the coming of rains in early spring.”
Matthew 24:44 - You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.
2 Corinthians 6:4 - In everything we do, we show that we are true ministers of God. We patiently endure troubles and hardships and calamities of every kind.
2 Corinthians 6:5 - We have been beaten, been put in prison, faced angry mobs, worked to exhaustion, endured sleepless nights, and gone without food.
Matthew 24:27 - For as the lightning flashes in the east and shines to the west, so it will be when the Son of Man comes.
1 Thessalonians 2:19 - After all, what gives us hope and joy, and what will be our proud reward and crown as we stand before our Lord Jesus when he returns? It is you!
Romans 2:7 - He will give eternal life to those who keep on doing good, seeking after the glory and honor and immortality that God offers.
Hebrews 6:15 - Then Abraham waited patiently, and he received what God had promised.
Galatians 5:5 - But we who live by the Spirit eagerly wait to receive by faith the righteousness God has promised to us.
Jeremiah 5:24 - They do not say from the heart, ‘Let us live in awe of the Lord our God, for he gives us rain each spring and fall, assuring us of a harvest when the time is right.’
Galatians 6:9 - So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.
Deuteronomy 11:14 - then he will send the rains in their proper seasons—the early and late rains—so you can bring in your harvests of grain, new wine, and olive oil.
James 5:8 - You, too, must be patient. Take courage, for the coming of the Lord is near.
James 5:9 - Don’t grumble about each other, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. For look—the Judge is standing at the door!
Joel 2:23 - Rejoice, you people of Jerusalem! Rejoice in the Lord your God! For the rain he sends demonstrates his faithfulness. Once more the autumn rains will come, as well as the rains of spring.
Hebrews 12:1 - Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.
Hebrews 12:2 - We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.
Hebrews 12:3 - Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you won’t become weary and give up.