Read Full ChapterBe patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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.
World English Bible (WEB)
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Strong's King James
(7) So be patient brothers, until the coming of The אָדוֹן Adonai. Behold, the farmer waits for the valuable produce of the land, being patient upon it, until it gets the early and late rain.
The F.O.G
[7] Therefore, dear brothers and sisters, be patient until the Lord's return. Consider how a farmer waits for the precious harvest, patiently watching his crops through both early and late rains.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Be patient, then, brethren, till the presence of the Lord; lo, the husbandman doth expect the precious fruit of the earth, being patient for it, till he may receive rain—early and latter;
Young's Literal Translation
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