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James 5:10

King James Version (KJV)

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James 5:10

Verse 10 of 20

Scripture focus

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

James 5:10 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on James 5:10

Theological / Devotional

Take ... for an example. Greek hupodeigma lamband, “to take as an example for copying.”

Prophets. Compare Matthew 5:12; Hebrews 11:1 to 12:11. The persistent courage of others who endured faithfully under similar hardships brings encouragement to those who follow. Furthermore, if the best of men are afflicted, other good men may expect the same (cf. Matthew 10:24, 25; John 16:33).

Name of the Lord. That is, by His authority and representing His person (see on Acts 3:16). James and his readers all believed that the Old Testament consists of messages given to the prophets by God (see on 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20, 21).

Suffering affliction. Greek kakopatheia, “suffering of misfortune.”

Patience. See verse 7. As the example of the suffering of the prophets should prevent our discouragement, the example of their patience should likewise encourage us to be patient.

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