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James 5:9

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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.

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

Do not complain about one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door!

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

11 See 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.

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BSB
Do not complain about one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door!
KJV
Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.
WEB
Don’t grumble, brothers, against one another, so that you won’t be judged. Behold, the judge stands at the door.
ASV
Murmur not, brethren, one against another, that ye be not judged: behold, the judge standeth before the doors.
DARBY
Complain not one against another, brethren, that ye be not judged. Behold, the judge stands before the door.
BLB
Do not groan against one another, brothers, so that you⁺ might not be judged. Behold, the Judge is standing before the doors.
ÅB
Sukk ikke mot hverandre, brødre, for at dere ikke skal dømmes! Se, dommeren står for døren.
OTB
Klag ikke mot hverandre, brødre og søstre, så dere ikke blir dømt. Se, Dommeren står ved døren.
B1930
Sukk ikke mot hverandre, brødre, forat I ikke skal dømmes! Se, dommeren står for døren.

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