James 5:1 meaning and explanation
Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you.
James 5:1, Berean Standard Bible
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James has been addressing quarrels and arrogance among believers, and here he turns sharply to wealthy landowners, probably outside the church, who have exploited their workers. His "Come now" is a prophet's summons to attention, and "weep and wail" echoes Old Testament mourning over coming judgment.
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