Jam 5:7-8 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Jas 5:7-8: 5:7-8 be patient: This is the ultimate resolution for the poor in their economic pressures and for the unjust treatment by the wicked rich (5:1-6 ; see 2:6-7 ). Even though the poor have been marginalized and oppressed, they must not give up or strike out at their oppressors. At the Lord’s return , the faithful will receive their final reward (Isa 40:10 ; Luke 6:20-35 ; 1 Cor 15:23 ; 1 Pet 1:17 ; 5:4 ; Rev 22:12 ).

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eLuke 6:20-35►

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‏ James 5:7-8

Summary for Jas 5:7-8: 5:7-8 ^a be patient: This is the ultimate resolution for the poor in their economic pressures and for the unjust treatment by the wicked rich (5:1-6 ^b; see 2:6-7 ^c). Even though the poor have been marginalized and oppressed, they must not give up or strike out at their oppressors. At the Lord’s return, the faithful will receive their final reward (Isa 40:10 ^d; Luke 6:20-35 ^e; 1 Cor 15:23 ^f; 1 Pet 1:17 ^g; 5:4 ^h; Rev 22:12 ⁱ).