James 5:10
New International Version
Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

New Living Translation
For examples of patience in suffering, dear brothers and sisters, look at the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

English Standard Version
As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

Berean Standard Bible
Brothers, as an example of patience in affliction, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

Berean Literal Bible
Brothers as an example of suffering evils and of patience, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

King James Bible
Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience.

New King James Version
My brethren, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering and patience.

New American Standard Bible
As an example, brothers and sisters, of suffering and patience, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

NASB 1995
As an example, brethren, of suffering and patience, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

NASB 1977
As an example, brethren, of suffering and patience, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

Legacy Standard Bible
As an example, brothers, of suffering and patience, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

Amplified Bible
As an example, brothers and sisters, of suffering and patience, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord [as His messengers and representatives].

Christian Standard Bible
Brothers and sisters, take the prophets who spoke in the Lord’s name as an example of suffering and patience.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the Lord’s name as an example of suffering and patience.

American Standard Version
Take, brethren, for an example of suffering and of patience, the prophets who spake in the name of the Lord.

Contemporary English Version
My friends, follow the example of the prophets who spoke for the Lord. They were patient, even when they had to suffer.

English Revised Version
Take, brethren, for an example of suffering and of patience, the prophets who spake in the name of the Lord.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Brothers and sisters, follow the example of the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. They were patient when they suffered unjustly.

Good News Translation
My friends, remember the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. Take them as examples of patient endurance under suffering.

International Standard Version
As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord.

Majority Standard Bible
Brothers, as an example of patience in affliction, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

NET Bible
As an example of suffering and patience, brothers and sisters, take the prophets who spoke in the Lord's name.

New Heart English Bible
Take, brothers, for an example of suffering and of patience, the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

Webster's Bible Translation
Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience.

Weymouth New Testament
In illustration, brethren, of persecution patiently endured take the Prophets who have spoken as messengers from the Lord.

World English Bible
Take, brothers, for an example of suffering and of perseverance, the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Brothers, [as] an example of the suffering of evil and of patience, take the prophets who spoke in the Name of the LORD;

Berean Literal Bible
Brothers as an example of suffering evils and of patience, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

Young's Literal Translation
An example take ye of the suffering of evil, my brethren, and of the patience, the prophets who did speak in the name of the Lord;

Smith's Literal Translation
Take a pattern of affliction, my brethren, and of longsuffering, the prophets, who spake in the name of the Lord.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Take, my brethren, for an example of suffering evil, of labour and patience, the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
My brothers, consider the Prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of departing from evil, of labor, and of patience.

New American Bible
Take as an example of hardship and patience, brothers, the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

New Revised Standard Version
As an example of suffering and patience, beloved, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
My brethren, take the prophets who have spoken in the name of the LORD, for an example of patience in your suffering.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Take the example of The Prophets to yourselves, those who spoke in The Name of THE LORD JEHOVAH, my brethren, for patience in your afflictions.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Take, my brethren, the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering evil, and of patience.

Godbey New Testament
Brethren, receive the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord as an example of suffering evil and longsuffering.

Haweis New Testament
My brethren, take a pattern for suffering affliction, and patience from the prophets, who have spoken to you in the name of the Lord.

Mace New Testament
let the prophets, my brethren, who were commission'd by the Lord, be your examples; suffer persecution with constancy like them.

Weymouth New Testament
In illustration, brethren, of persecution patiently endured take the Prophets who have spoken as messengers from the Lord.

Worrell New Testament
Take, brethren, as an example of suffering and of patience, the prophets, who spake in the name of the Lord.

Worsley New Testament
Take for an example of enduring evil and of long-suffering the prophets, who spake in the name of the Lord.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Patience in Suffering
9Do not complain about one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door! 10Brothers, as an example of patience in affliction, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. 11See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.…

Cross References
Hebrews 11:32-38
And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight. ...

Matthew 5:12
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.

1 Peter 1:10-12
Concerning this salvation, the prophets who foretold the grace to come to you searched and investigated carefully, / trying to determine the time and setting to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when He predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories to follow. / It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.

1 Peter 4:12-14
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. / But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory. / If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

2 Corinthians 6:4-10
Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities; / in beatings, imprisonments, and riots; in labor, sleepless nights, and hunger; / in purity, knowledge, patience, and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love; ...

2 Timothy 3:10-12
You, however, have observed my teaching, my conduct, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my perseverance, / my persecutions, and the sufferings that came upon me in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. What persecutions I endured! Yet the Lord rescued me from all of them. / Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,

Acts 7:52
Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers—

1 Thessalonians 2:14-15
For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Judea that are in Christ Jesus. You suffered from your own countrymen the very things they suffered from the Jews, / who killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets and drove us out as well. They are displeasing to God and hostile to all men,

Romans 8:17-18
And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him. / I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.

2 Corinthians 1:5-7
For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow to us, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. / If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which accomplishes in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we experience. / And our hope for you is sure, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you will share in our comfort.

Jeremiah 20:7-9
You have deceived me, O LORD, and I was deceived. You have overcome me and prevailed. I am a laughingstock all day long; everyone mocks me. / For whenever I speak, I cry out; I proclaim violence and destruction. For the word of the LORD has become to me a reproach and derision all day long. / If I say, “I will not mention Him or speak any more in His name,” His message becomes a fire burning in my heart, shut up in my bones, and I become weary of holding it in, and I cannot prevail.

Ezekiel 2:3-7
“Son of man,” He said to me, “I am sending you to the Israelites, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against Me. To this very day they and their fathers have rebelled against Me. / They are obstinate and stubborn children. I am sending you to them, and you are to say to them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says.’ / And whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them. ...

Isaiah 53:3-7
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. / Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. ...

Jeremiah 26:8-15
and as soon as he had finished telling all the people everything the LORD had commanded him to say, the priests and prophets and all the people seized him, shouting, “You must surely die! / How dare you prophesy in the name of the LORD that this house will become like Shiloh and this city will be desolate and deserted!” And all the people assembled against Jeremiah in the house of the LORD. / When the officials of Judah heard these things, they went up from the king’s palace to the house of the LORD and sat there at the entrance of the New Gate. ...

1 Kings 19:10
“I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of Hosts,” he replied, “but the Israelites have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well.”


Treasury of Scripture

Take, my brothers, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience.

who.

Isaiah 39:8
Then said Hezekiah to Isaiah, Good is the word of the LORD which thou hast spoken. He said moreover, For there shall be peace and truth in my days.

Jeremiah 23:22
But if they had stood in my counsel, and had caused my people to hear my words, then they should have turned them from their evil way, and from the evil of their doings.

Jeremiah 26:16
Then said the princes and all the people unto the priests and to the prophets; This man is not worthy to die: for he hath spoken to us in the name of the LORD our God.

for.

2 Chronicles 36:16
But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, till there was no remedy.

Jeremiah 2:30
In vain have I smitten your children; they received no correction: your own sword hath devoured your prophets, like a destroying lion.

Matthew 5:11,12
Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake…

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James 5
1. Rich oppressors are to fear God's vengeance.
7. We ought to be patient in afflictions, after the example of the prophets, and Job;
12. to forbear swearing;
13. to pray in adversity, to sing in prosperity;
14. to acknowledge mutually our several faults, to pray one for another;
19. and to correct a straying brother.














Brothers
The term "brothers" (Greek: ἀδελφοί, adelphoi) is a common address in the New Testament, signifying a close familial bond among believers. It reflects the early Christian understanding of the church as a family united by faith in Christ. This familial language emphasizes the unity and mutual support expected within the Christian community, especially during trials.

as an example
The Greek word for "example" (ὑπόδειγμα, hypodeigma) suggests a pattern or model to be emulated. In the context of James, it underscores the importance of looking to historical figures of faith as tangible illustrations of how to live out one's beliefs. This serves as a reminder that the Christian life is not lived in isolation but is part of a long tradition of faithfulness.

of patience
The word "patience" (μακροθυμία, makrothymia) in Greek conveys a sense of long-suffering and endurance. It is a virtue highly esteemed in the Christian tradition, reflecting God's own patience with humanity. This patience is not passive but active, involving steadfastness and perseverance in the face of trials.

in affliction
The term "affliction" (κακοπάθεια, kakopathia) refers to suffering or hardship. Historically, the prophets endured significant trials, often facing persecution for their messages. This phrase calls believers to recognize that suffering is an integral part of the Christian journey, and it is through such trials that faith is tested and refined.

take the prophets
The prophets are presented as exemplars of faith and endurance. Figures like Jeremiah, Isaiah, and Daniel faced immense challenges yet remained faithful to their divine calling. This reference serves to inspire believers to remain steadfast, drawing strength from the legacy of those who have gone before.

who spoke in the name of the Lord
This phrase highlights the divine authority and mission of the prophets. Speaking "in the name of the Lord" signifies acting as God's representatives, delivering His messages to the people. It underscores the sacred responsibility and courage required to proclaim God's truth, often in the face of opposition.

(10) For an example.--Another reason for endurance, an example of affliction and patience, the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. These are the bright ones in the cloud of witnesses, of whom the Epistle to the Hebrews (Hebrews 12:1) speaks, who, like Daniel, "stopped the mouths of lions"; like Jeremiah and Elijah, "escaped the edge of the sword;" "out of weakness were made strong"; who "were stoned," like Zachariah; "sawn asunder," like Isaiah; "slain with the sword," like Urijah and John; "of whom the world was not worthy." Thus the saints of the Old Covenant are held up for honour and imitation to those of the New. James was not advocating a religion alien to that of Moses, but building again more widely "the ruins of the tabernacle which had fallen down," that "all the Gentiles might seek after the Lord." (Comp. his speech in the synod, Acts 15:13-21.)

Verse 10. - The injunction is further strengthened by an appeal to the example of the prophets of the old covenant, an "example of suffering and of patience." Read ἐν τῶ ὀνόματι, with א, B, and observe the anarthrous Κυρίου (cf. on James 4:10). Suffering affliction. Τῆς κακοπαθείας.: here only in the LXX., Malachi 1:13; 2 Macc. 2:26.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Brothers,
ἀδελφοί (adelphoi)
Noun - Vocative Masculine Plural
Strong's 80: A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.

[as] an example
Ὑπόδειγμα (Hypodeigma)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5262: (a) a figure, copy, (b) an example, model. From hupodeiknumi; an exhibit for imitation or warning.

of patience
μακροθυμίας (makrothymias)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3115: Patience, forbearance, longsuffering. From the same as makrothumos; longanimity, i.e. forbearance or fortitude.

in affliction,
κακοπαθίας (kakopathias)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 2552: Experience of evil, suffering, distress, affliction, perseverance. From a compound of hemiorion and pathos; hardship.

take
λάβετε (labete)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 2983: (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of.

the
τοὺς (tous)
Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

prophets
προφήτας (prophētas)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4396: From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.

who
οἳ (hoi)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

spoke
ἐλάλησαν (elalēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

the
τῷ (tō)
Article - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

name
ὀνόματι (onomati)
Noun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3686: Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'.

of [the] Lord.
Κυρίου (Kyriou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.


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