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You have heard of Job&#8217s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. <a href="/nlt/james/5.htm">New Living Translation</a> We give great honor to those who endure under suffering. For instance, you know about Job, a man of great endurance. You can see how the Lord was kind to him at the end, for the Lord is full of tenderness and mercy. <a href="/esv/james/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful. <a href="/bsb/james/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/james/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Behold, we count blessed those having persevered. You have heard of the perseverance of Job, and you have seen the outcome from the Lord, that the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful. <a href="/kjv/james/5.htm">King James Bible</a> Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy. <a href="/nkjv/james/5.htm">New King James Version</a> Indeed we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and seen the end intended by the Lord—that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful. <a href="/nasb_/james/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> We count those blessed who endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome of the Lord’s dealings, that the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful. <a href="/nasb/james/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> We count those blessed who endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome of the Lord&#8217s dealings, that the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful. <a href="/nasb77/james/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Behold, we count those blessed who endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome of the Lord’s dealings, that the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful. <a href="/lsb/james/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Behold, we count those blessed who persevere. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and have seen the outcome of the Lord’s dealings, that the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful. <a href="/amp/james/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> You know we call those blessed [happy, spiritually prosperous, favored by God] who were steadfast and endured [difficult circumstances]. You have heard of the patient endurance of Job and you have seen the Lord’s outcome [how He richly blessed Job]. The Lord is full of compassion and is merciful. <a href="/csb/james/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> See, we count as blessed those who have endured. You have heard of Job’s endurance and have seen the outcome that the Lord brought about—the Lord is compassionate and merciful. <a href="/hcsb/james/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> See, we count as blessed those who have endured. You have heard of Job&#8217s endurance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is very compassionate and merciful. <a href="/asv/james/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> Behold, we call them blessed that endured: ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord, how that the Lord is full of pity, and merciful. <a href="/cev/james/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> In fact, we praise the ones who endured the most. You remember how patient Job was and how the Lord finally helped him. The Lord did this because he is so merciful and kind. <a href="/erv/james/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> Behold, we call them blessed which endured: ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord, how that the Lord is full of pity, and merciful. <a href="/gwt/james/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> We consider those who endure to be blessed. You have heard about Job's endurance. You saw that the Lord ended Job's suffering because the Lord is compassionate and merciful. <a href="/gnt/james/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> We call them happy because they endured. You have heard of Job's patience, and you know how the Lord provided for him in the end. For the Lord is full of mercy and compassion. <a href="/isv/james/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> We consider those who endured to be blessed. You have heard about Job's endurance and have seen the purpose of the Lord—that the Lord is compassionate and merciful. <a href="/msb/james/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job?s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. He is full of compassion and mercy. <a href="/net/james/5.htm">NET Bible</a> Think of how we regard as blessed those who have endured. You have heard of Job's endurance and you have seen the Lord's purpose, that the Lord is full of compassion and mercy. <a href="/nheb/james/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Look, we call them blessed who endured. You have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the Lord in the outcome, and how the Lord is full of compassion and mercy. <a href="/wbt/james/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Behold, we count them happy who endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy. <a href="/wey/james/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Remember that we call those blessed who endured what they did. You have also heard of Job's patient endurance, and have seen the issue of the Lord's dealings with him--how full of tenderness and pity the Lord is. <a href="/web/james/5.htm">World English Bible</a> Behold, we call them blessed who endured. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and have seen the Lord in the outcome, and how the Lord is full of compassion and mercy. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/james/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> behold, we call those who are enduring blessed; you heard of the endurance of Job, and you have seen the end from the LORD, that the LORD is very compassionate, and pitying. <a href="/blb/james/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Behold, we count blessed those having persevered. You have heard of the perseverance of Job, and you have seen the outcome from the Lord, that the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful. <a href="/ylt/james/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> lo, we call happy those who are enduring; the endurance of Job ye heard of, and the end of the Lord ye have seen, that very compassionate is the Lord, and pitying. <a href="/slt/james/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Behold, we esteem those enduring happy. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and ye see the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/james/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Behold, we account them blessed who have endured. You have heard of the patience of Job, and you have seen the end of the Lord, that the Lord is merciful and compassionate. <a href="/cpdv/james/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Consider that we beatify those who have endured. You have heard of the patient suffering of Job. And you have seen the end of the Lord, that the Lord is merciful and compassionate. <a href="/nabre/james/5.htm">New American Bible</a> Indeed we call blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of the perseverance of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, because “the Lord is compassionate and merciful.” <a href="/nrsvce/james/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Indeed we call blessed those who showed endurance. You have heard of the endurance of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/james/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Behold, we count them happy who endure. You have heard of the patience of Job, and you have seen what the LORD did for him at the end; for the LORD is very merciful and compassionate. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/james/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For behold, we give a blessing to those who have endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job, and you have seen the result which THE LORD JEHOVAH made for him, because THE LORD JEHOVAH is merciful and caring.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/james/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Behold, we count those happy who endure. You have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the final dealing of the Lord, that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful.<CM> <a href="/godbey/james/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Behold, we pronounce them happy who have endured: you have heard the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord, because the Lord is very merciful, and sympathetic. <a href="/haweis/james/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Behold, we esteem those blessed who patiently endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; for the Lord is full of bowels of mercy, and tenderly compassionate.<CM> <a href="/mace/james/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> we pronounce those happy, who have so endur'd, you have heard of the constancy of Job, you know with what success he was crown'd by the Lord, who is all mercy and compassion. <a href="/wey/james/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Remember that we call those blessed who endured what they did. You have also heard of Job's patient endurance, and have seen the issue of the Lord's dealings with him--how full of tenderness and pity the Lord is. <a href="/worrell/james/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Behold, we pronounce those happy who endured: ye heard of the patience of Job; and ye saw the end of the Lord, that the Lord is full of pity, and merciful. <a href="/worsley/james/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Behold, we account those happy, that are patient. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord, that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful. <a href="/parallel/james/5-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0xUBCzqsAGw?start=895" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/james/5.htm">Patience in Suffering</a> …10Brothers, as an example of patience in affliction, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. 11<a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">See how</a> <a href="/greek/3106.htm" title="3106: makarizomen (V-PIA-1P) -- To bless, pronounce blessed or happy. From makarios; to beatify, i.e. Pronounce fortunate.">blessed we consider</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those who</a> <a href="/greek/5278.htm" title="5278: hypomeinantas (V-APA-AMP) -- From hupo and meno; to stay under, i.e. Remain; figuratively, to undergo, i.e. Bear, have fortitude, persevere.">have persevered.</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: ēkousate (V-AIA-2P) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">You have heard</a> <a href="/greek/2492.htm" title="2492: Iōb (N-GMS) -- (Hebrew), Job, the hero of the book of that name in the Old Testament. Of Hebrew origin; Job, a patriarch.">of Job’s</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5281.htm" title="5281: hypomonēn (N-AFS) -- Endurance, steadfastness, patient waiting for. From hupomeno; cheerful endurance, constancy.">perseverance</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: eidete (V-AIA-2P) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">have seen</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5056.htm" title="5056: telos (N-ANS) -- (a) an end, (b) event or issue, (c) the principal end, aim, purpose, (d) a tax. ">outcome</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">from the Lord.</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/4184.htm" title="4184: polysplanchnos (Adj-NMS) -- Very compassionate, of great mercy. From polus and splagchnon; extremely compassionate.">full of compassion</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3629.htm" title="3629: oiktirmōn (Adj-NMS) -- Compassionate, merciful. From oikteiro; compassionate.">mercy.</a> 12Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/job/1-21.htm">Job 1:21-22</a> saying: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away. Blessed be the name of the LORD.” / In all this, Job did not sin or charge God with wrongdoing. <a href="/job/42-10.htm">Job 42:10-17</a> After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his prosperity and doubled his former possessions. / All his brothers and sisters and prior acquaintances came and dined with him in his house. They consoled him and comforted him over all the adversity that the LORD had brought upon him. And each one gave him a piece of silver and a gold ring. / So the LORD blessed Job’s latter days more than his first. He owned 14,000 sheep, 6,000 camels, 1,000 yoke of oxen, and 1,000 female donkeys. ... <a href="/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10-12</a> Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. <a href="/romans/5-3.htm">Romans 5:3-4</a> Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; / perseverance, character; and character, hope. <a href="/1_peter/1-6.htm">1 Peter 1:6-7</a> In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials / so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. <a href="/1_peter/5-10.htm">1 Peter 5:10</a> And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you. <a href="/hebrews/12-1.htm">Hebrews 12:1-2</a> Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. / Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-3.htm">2 Corinthians 1:3-4</a> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, / who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-17.htm">2 Corinthians 4:17</a> For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. <a href="/philippians/4-11.htm">Philippians 4:11-13</a> I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances. / I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. In any and every situation I have learned the secret of being filled and being hungry, of having plenty and having need. / I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-14.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:14</a> And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone. <a href="/revelation/2-10.htm">Revelation 2:10</a> Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. <a href="/psalms/37-7.htm">Psalm 37:7-9</a> Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes. / Refrain from anger and abandon wrath; do not fret—it can only bring harm. / For the evildoers will be cut off, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land. <a href="/psalms/103-8.htm">Psalm 103:8-14</a> The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. / He will not always accuse us, nor harbor His anger forever. / He has not dealt with us according to our sins or repaid us according to our iniquities. ... <a href="/lamentations/3-25.htm">Lamentations 3:25-26</a> The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks Him. / It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Behold, we count them happy which endure. You have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.we count.<a href="/james/1-12.htm">James 1:12</a> Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.<a href="/psalms/94-12.htm">Psalm 94:12</a> Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O LORD, and teachest him out of thy law;<a href="/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10,11</a> Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven… Ye.<a href="/job/1-21.htm">Job 1:21,22</a> And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD… <a href="/job/2-10.htm">Job 2:10</a> But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the foolish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of God, and shall we not receive evil? In all this did not Job sin with his lips.<a href="/job/13-15.htm">Job 13:15,16</a> Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him… and have.<a href="/job/42-10.htm">Job 42:10-17</a> And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before… <a href="/psalms/37-37.htm">Psalm 37:37</a> Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.<a href="/ecclesiastes/7-8.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:8</a> Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.the Lord is.<a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6</a> And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,<a href="/numbers/14-18.htm">Numbers 14:18</a> The LORD is longsuffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation.<a href="/1_chronicles/21-13.htm">1 Chronicles 21:13</a> And David said unto Gad, I am in a great strait: let me fall now into the hand of the LORD; for very great are his mercies: but let me not fall into the hand of man.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/james/1-25.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/james/3-17.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-32.htm">Compassionate</a> <a href="/james/1-2.htm">Count</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-10.htm">Dealings</a> <a href="/james/4-2.htm">End</a> <a href="/james/1-4.htm">Endurance</a> <a href="/james/1-12.htm">Endure</a> <a href="/james/5-10.htm">Endured</a> <a href="/james/4-2.htm">Full</a> <a href="/james/1-12.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-19.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-7.htm">Issue</a> <a href="/luke/16-4.htm">Job</a> <a href="/job/42-15.htm">Job's</a> <a href="/james/5-8.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/james/3-17.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-7.htm">Outcome</a> <a href="/james/5-10.htm">Patience</a> <a href="/james/5-8.htm">Patient</a> <a href="/james/1-4.htm">Perseverance</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-27.htm">Persevered</a> <a href="/lamentations/4-10.htm">Pitiful</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-34.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/james/4-5.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/james/3-5.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-19.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/james/1-4.htm">Steadfastness</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-32.htm">Story</a> <a href="/philippians/2-1.htm">Tender</a> <a href="/james/5-1.htm">Troubles</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_peter/1-3.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">Compassionate</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-13.htm">Count</a> <a href="/judges/18-7.htm">Dealings</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-5.htm">End</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-6.htm">Endurance</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-19.htm">Endure</a> <a href="/revelation/2-3.htm">Endured</a> <a href="/james/5-16.htm">Full</a> <a href="/james/5-13.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-22.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/revelation/4-5.htm">Issue</a> <a href="/genesis/46-13.htm">Job</a> <a href="/job/1-13.htm">Job's</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-25.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-3.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-9.htm">Outcome</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-20.htm">Patience</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-9.htm">Patient</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-6.htm">Perseverance</a> <a href="/revelation/2-3.htm">Persevered</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">Pitiful</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-2.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-15.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-9.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-6.htm">Steadfastness</a> <a href="/genesis/6-16.htm">Story</a> <a href="/genesis/1-11.htm">Tender</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-7.htm">Troubles</a><div class="vheading2">James 5</div>1. <a href="/james/5-1.htm">Rich oppressors are to fear God's vengeance.</a> 7. <a href="/james/5-7.htm">We ought to be patient in afflictions, after the example of the prophets, and Job;</a> 12. <a href="/james/5-12.htm">to forbear swearing;</a> 13. <a href="/james/5-13.htm">to pray in adversity, to sing in prosperity;</a> 14. <a href="/james/5-14.htm">to acknowledge mutually our several faults, to pray one for another;</a> 19. <a href="/james/5-19.htm">and to correct a straying brother.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This phrase highlights the biblical principle that perseverance through trials is esteemed and rewarded by God. Throughout Scripture, perseverance is often linked with spiritual maturity and blessing (<a href="/romans/5-3.htm">Romans 5:3-4</a>, <a href="/james/1-12.htm">James 1:12</a>). The cultural context of the early church, which faced persecution and hardship, underscores the importance of endurance. The Greek word for "blessed" here can also mean "happy" or "fortunate," indicating a state of spiritual well-being that comes from enduring trials faithfully.You have heard of Job’s perseverance Job is a quintessential example of steadfastness in the face of extreme suffering. His story, found in the Old Testament, is well-known among Jewish and Christian audiences. Job's perseverance is not just about enduring suffering but maintaining faith and integrity despite losing his wealth, health, and family. This reference serves as a reminder of the historical and cultural significance of Job's story as a model of faithfulness. Job's endurance is also a type of Christ, who suffered innocently and remained faithful to God.and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The outcome of Job's trials was a restoration and blessing from God, as described in <a href="/job/42-10.htm">Job 42:10-17</a>. This serves as a testament to God's faithfulness and justice. The phrase suggests that God's purposes in allowing suffering are ultimately for good, aligning with <a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a>. The "outcome" also points to the eschatological hope of believers, where ultimate justice and restoration will be realized in God's kingdom.The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. This statement affirms God's character, emphasizing His loving and merciful nature. Throughout the Bible, God's compassion and mercy are recurring themes (<a href="/exodus/34-6.htm">Exodus 34:6</a>, <a href="/psalms/103-8.htm">Psalm 103:8</a>). In the context of suffering and perseverance, this assurance provides comfort and hope. Theologically, it underscores the belief that God's dealings with humanity are rooted in His benevolent nature, and His mercy is ultimately demonstrated through the redemptive work of Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/james.htm">James</a> The author of the epistle, traditionally identified as James, the brother of Jesus. He is writing to Jewish Christians scattered among the nations, offering practical guidance for living out their faith. 2. <a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a> A central figure in the Old Testament known for his immense suffering and perseverance. His account is a testament to enduring faith amidst trials and is referenced here as an example of steadfastness. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord</a> Refers to God, who is described as full of compassion and mercy. This highlights God's character and His ultimate purpose in allowing trials. 4. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance.htm">Perseverance</a> A key theme in this verse, emphasizing the virtue of steadfastness in the face of adversity, which is highly valued in the Christian faith. 5. <a href="/topical/o/outcome_from_the_lord.htm">Outcome from the Lord</a> Refers to the ultimate resolution and blessing that comes from God after a period of testing, as seen in Job's life.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_perseverance.htm">The Value of Perseverance</a> Perseverance is a virtue that is highly esteemed in the Christian life. It is through enduring trials that our faith is tested and refined. <a href="/topical/l/learning_from_job.htm">Learning from Job</a> Job's account is a powerful example of unwavering faith. Despite immense suffering, he remained faithful, and God ultimately restored him. We can draw strength from his example. <a href="/topical/g/god's_character.htm">God's Character</a> The verse highlights God's compassion and mercy. Understanding God's nature helps us trust Him more deeply during our trials. <a href="/topical/t/the_blessing_of_endurance.htm">The Blessing of Endurance</a> Those who persevere are considered blessed. This blessing is not just material but spiritual, as it deepens our relationship with God. <a href="/topical/t/trusting_god's_outcome.htm">Trusting God's Outcome</a> The "outcome from the Lord" reminds us that God has a purpose and plan for our trials, and His resolution is always for our good and His glory.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_james_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from James 5</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'the_patience_of_job'_mean.htm">What does "The Patience of Job" mean?</a> <a href="/q/is_job_23_historically_or_literarily_based.htm">Is there any historical or archaeological basis to confirm the existence of Job or the context described in Job 23, or is it purely a literary construct? </a> <a href="/q/job_1_16-19__natural_or_symbolic.htm">Job 1:16–19 – Are there natural or scientific explanations for the rapid succession of disasters that befell Job, or is this account purely symbolic? </a> <a href="/q/who_is_the_author_of_the_book_of_job.htm">Who is the author of the Book of Job?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/james/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) We count them happy which endure.--Rather read it, we count them blessed which endure; or, as some critics would have it, endured. (See <a href="/matthew/5-11.htm" title="Blessed are you, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.">Matthew 5:11</a>, and <a href="/1_peter/2-19.htm" title="For this is thank worthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.">1Peter 2:19</a>.) The heathen philosopher Solon called no one "happy" upon earth; but, with the mystery of pain around him, cried sadly, "Look to the end." And the sated and weary soul of Solomon had no better thought than to praise "the dead which are already dead, more than the living" (<a href="/ecclesiastes/4-2.htm" title="Why I praised the dead which are already dead more than the living which are yet alive.">Ecclesiastes 4:2</a>). How different the teaching of St. James, himself taught by the example of the suffering Christ: verily, "he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than" the greatest and the wisest who know not of its light and peace (<a href="/matthew/11-11.htm" title="Truly I say to you, Among them that are born of women there has not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.">Matthew 11:11</a>).The patience of Job.--The earliest notions current in the world were, doubtless, that on the whole prosperity came to those who lived morally and physically well, while adversity in body or mind followed closely on the wicked and improvident. It is easy to see how these opinions, even among the happier races who had not wandered far from God, gradually hardened into stern rules of judgment, by which each man saw in the chances and calamities of life an immediate effort of an avenging Deity. This was ages before a pious Asaph (Psalms 73) could reflect on the contradiction of experience in this matter, and be troubled at the "prosperity" of the wicked; or before the wise king could notice (<a href="/ecclesiastes/7-15.htm" title="All things have I seen in the days of my vanity: there is a just man that perishes in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man that prolongs his life in his wickedness.">Ecclesiastes 7:15</a>; <a href="/ecclesiastes/8-14.htm" title="There is a vanity which is done on the earth; that there be just men, to whom it happens according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked men, to whom it happens according to the work of the righteous: I said that this also is vanity.">Ecclesiastes 8:14</a>) the just man perishing "in his righteousness," and the unjust prolonging "his days in wickedness"; "the fishes taken in an evil net," and "the birds caught in the snare" (<a href="/ecclesiastes/9-12.htm" title="For man also knows not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falls suddenly on them.">Ecclesiastes 9:12</a>). It was ages earlier still than the presence of that Wiser than Solomon, who spoke of the hapless "eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell"--"Think ye that they were sinners above all?" (<a href="/context/luke/13-4.htm" title="Or those eighteen, on whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think you that they were sinners above all men that dwelled in Jerusalem?">Luke 13:4-5</a>). Job's friends were so certain of his misdeeds, that they would not hear his self-defence; if God tried his endurance, man surely afflicted his patience. We can hear the three in council against him, becoming more zealous as they believe themselves the defenders of God's justice. (See Job 4-22) They are shocked at Job's obstinacy, and annoyed into vehement accusation against him, because he will "hold fast" to his "integrity." It is a damning proof to them of his guilt. Not only had he been wicked, but now actually he is impious and rebellious; such conduct is not to be borne. "Is not thy wickedness great?" says Eliphaz (<a href="/job/22-5.htm" title="Is not your wickedness great? and your iniquities infinite?">Job 22:5</a>). Thou must have--nay, "thou hast taken a pledge from thy brother for nought, and stripped the naked of their clothing;" thou couldst not--nay, "thou hast not given water to the weary, and thou hast withholden bread from the hungry:" truly thine iniquities are infinite." Now, we know Job was innocent; God Himself bears witness to it (<a href="/job/1-8.htm" title="And the LORD said to Satan, Have you considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that fears God, and eschews evil?">Job 1:8</a>). And finally the suffering, patient, righteous man was declared to have spoken wisely: as Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar the contrary. They--types of a censorious piety--had conceived of God by their own faulty notions of religion, and fondly deemed they could enter into the motives of the Most High. Job for awhile had seemed to cloud his own belief with baser attributes, as (Job 16 et seq.) to a God who causelessly dealt in cruelty and pain; but through such fleeting mistakes he rose at last to the full conviction of His perfect truth and justice. It might be that He gave happiness to those who sought Him; it might be He allowed them misery--as the world would call it; but this nor that had part in the matter at issue. Earthly blessings "He gives to whom He wills, or leaves to the powers of nature to distribute among those who fulfil the laws" thereof; but "to serve him and love Him is higher and better than any mundane welfare, though it be with wounded feet and bleeding forehead, or an ash-heap and filthy sores" (Froude). This was the faith to which Job attained: higher, "clearer, purer, there is not possible to man." In such like "patience" it were well for us that we should "possess our souls" (<a href="/luke/21-19.htm" title="In your patience possess you your souls.">Luke 21:19</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/james/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - Behold, we count them happy. Μακαρίζειν: only here and <a href="/luke/1-48.htm">Luke 1:48</a> (comp. <a href="/james/1-12.htm">James 1:12</a>, "Blessed is the man that endureth temptation;" <a href="/daniel/12-12.htm">Daniel 12:12</a>, "Blessed is he that waiteth"). Which endure; rather, which endured, reading ὑπομείναντας, with א, A, B, Syriac, Latt. (quisustinuerunt). Ye have heard of the patience of Job. A book very rarely referred to in the New Testament; only here and in <a href="/1_corinthians/3-19.htm">1 Corinthians 3:19</a>, where <a href="/job/5-13.htm">Job 5:13</a> is quoted. And have seen the end of the Lord. Ἴδετε ("see") is found in A, B, L, but εἴδετε of the Received Text has the support of א, B, K, Vulgate (ridistis), and is now generally adopted. The "end of the Lord (τὸ τέλος Κυρίου)" cannot possibly be interpreted of the death and resurrection of our Savior. The whole context is against this, and Κυρίου would certainly require the article. The Syriac Version rightly interprets the clause, "the end which the Lord wrought for him." It dearly refers to the end which God brought about in the case of Job, whose "latter end the Lord blessed more than his beginning" (<a href="/job/42-12.htm">Job 42:12</a>; cf. Winer, 'Grammar of New Testament Greek,' p. 309). That the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy, Πολύσπλαχνος: here only; never in the LXX, but equivalent to Hebrew רַב חֶסֶד; cf. <a href="/psalms/103.htm">Psalm 103</a>. (102.), 8; 111. (110.), 4, which may have suggested the phrase to St. James. Οἰκτίρμων: only here and <a href="/luke/6-36.htm">Luke 6:36</a>; several times in the LXX. Ὁ Κύριος is omitted entirely in K, L, and some manuscripts of the Vulgate; the article is also wanting in B. <a href="/commentaries/james/5-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>See how ἰδοὺ (idou) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! blessed we consider μακαρίζομεν (makarizomen) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3106.htm">Strong's 3106: </a> To bless, pronounce blessed or happy. From makarios; to beatify, i.e. Pronounce fortunate. those who τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. have persevered. ὑπομείναντας (hypomeinantas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5278.htm">Strong's 5278: </a> From hupo and meno; to stay under, i.e. Remain; figuratively, to undergo, i.e. Bear, have fortitude, persevere. You have heard ἠκούσατε (ēkousate) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. of Job’s Ἰὼβ (Iōb) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2492.htm">Strong's 2492: </a> (Hebrew), Job, the hero of the book of that name in the Old Testament. Of Hebrew origin; Job, a patriarch. perseverance ὑπομονὴν (hypomonēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5281.htm">Strong's 5281: </a> Endurance, steadfastness, patient waiting for. From hupomeno; cheerful endurance, constancy. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. have seen εἴδετε (eidete) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. outcome τέλος (telos) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5056.htm">Strong's 5056: </a> (a) an end, (b) event or issue, (c) the principal end, aim, purpose, (d) a tax. from [the] Lord. Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. The ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord Κύριος (Kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. full of compassion πολύσπλαγχνός (polysplanchnos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4184.htm">Strong's 4184: </a> Very compassionate, of great mercy. From polus and splagchnon; extremely compassionate. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. mercy. οἰκτίρμων (oiktirmōn) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3629.htm">Strong's 3629: </a> Compassionate, merciful. 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