James 5:11
“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.”

What does James 5:11 mean?
James 5:11, from the King James Version of the Bible, reads: "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." This verse comes from the book of James, which is…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, my heart is heavy yet filled with hope. I am reminded of the words in James 5:11, ‘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…
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