Jam 5:7-8, 2Pe 1:13-15, Jude 20-21 | ESV | STEP | Be patient , therefore , brothers , until the coming of the Lord . See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth , being patient about it , until it receives the early and the late rains .

James 5:7-8

Patience in Suffering

7 Be patient, therefore, brothers, ^{▼▼Or brothers and sisters; also verses 9, 10, 12, 19} until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives ^bthe early and the late rains. 8 You also, be patient. ^cEstablish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord ^dis at hand.

2 Peter 1:13-15

13 I think it right, as long as I am in this ^ebody, ^{▼▼Greek tent; also verse 14} ^gto stir you up by way of reminder, 14 ^hsince I know that the putting off of my body will be soon, ⁱas our Lord Jesus Christ made clear to me. 15 And I will make every effort so that after my departure you may be able at any time to recall these things.

Jude 20-21

20 But you, beloved, ^jbuilding yourselves up in your most holy faith and ^kpraying in the Holy Spirit, 21 ^lkeep yourselves in the love of God, ^mwaiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.