James 5:10 meaning and explanation

Brothers, as an example of patience in affliction, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

James 5:10, Berean Standard Bible

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James has just told the wealthy who exploit their workers to weep over coming judgment, then turned to encourage ordinary believers waiting for the Lord's return. Here he points them to the prophets, the servants of God who spoke in his name and often suffered for it.

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