James
“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.”
James 5:7
James 5:7 (KJV) speaks to patience in waiting, waiting, and perseverance — words set in James, a letter on faith that shows itself in action. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.”
Romans 8:25“For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.”
Habakkuk 2:3“I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.”
Psalms 130:5“I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.”
Psalms 40:1“My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.”
Psalms 62:5“Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.”
Psalms 27:14
Common questions
What does James 5:7 mean?
In the King James Version, James 5:7 reads: "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." The verse speaks to patience in waiting, waiting, and perseverance. To read it well, take it in the flow of James 5 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is James 5:7 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is James 5:7 in the King James Version (KJV), found in James chapter 5.
What are some related Bible verses to James 5:7?
Verses that sit beside James 5:7 include Romans 8:25, Habakkuk 2:3, and Psalms 130:5. Reading them alongside James 5:7 deepens the theme of patience in waiting.
How can I pray with James 5:7?
Read James 5:7 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.