James 5:7

Be 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.

Cross References (25)

  • Hebrews 12:1–3 (60)

    Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin th

  • James 5:8–9 (44)

    You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near.

  • Joel 2:23 (38)

    Be glad, O children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God, for He has given you the autumn rains for your vindicatio

  • Galatians 6:9 (24)

    Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.

  • Deuteronomy 11:14 (23)

    then I will provide rain for your land in season, the autumn and spring rains, that you may gather your grain, new wine,

  • Colossians 1:11 (20)

    being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and

  • 2 Corinthians 6:4–5 (16)

    Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities

  • Romans 2:7 (16)

    To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.

  • Hebrews 6:15 (15)

    And so Abraham, after waiting patiently, obtained the promise.

  • Jeremiah 5:24 (11)

    They have not said in their hearts, ‘Let us fear the LORD our God, who gives the rains, both autumn and spring, in seaso

  • Galatians 5:5 (10)

    But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the hope of righteousness.

  • Romans 8:24–25 (10)

    For in this hope we were saved; but hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he can already see?

  • 1 Thessalonians 2:19 (9)

    After all, who is our hope, our joy, our crown of boasting, if it is not you yourselves in the presence of our Lord Jesu

  • Matthew 24:44 (9)

    For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.

  • Hosea 6:3 (9)

    So let us know—let us press on to know the LORD. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the

  • 1 Thessalonians 3:13 (9)

    so that He may establish your hearts in blamelessness and holiness before our God and Father at the coming of our Lord J

  • Matthew 24:27 (8)

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

  • Romans 15:4 (8)

    For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encourage

  • Luke 18:8 (8)

    I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find fa

  • Luke 21:27 (7)

    At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

  • Luke 8:15 (7)

    But the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering pro

  • Zechariah 10:1 (7)

    Ask the LORD for rain in springtime; the LORD makes the storm clouds, and He will give everyone showers of rain and crop

  • 2 Peter 3:4 (6)

    “Where is the promise of His coming?” they will ask. “Ever since our fathers fell asleep, everything continues as it has

  • 1 Thessalonians 1:3 (6)

    and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in ou

  • 1 Corinthians 1:7 (5)

    Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.