en_tn/jas/05/09.md

Paul's audience changed from addressing the rich Jews to all the Jewish believers.

## Do not complain, brothers...you ##

Paul is back to writing to all the Jewish believers.

## against one another ##

"about each other"

## you will be not judged ##

This can be translated with an active clause: "Christ will not judge you." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

## the judge is standing at the door ##

James compares Jesus, the judge, to a person about to walk in a door to emphasize how soon Jesus will return to judge the world. This could be translated as "coming soon." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## suffering and patience of the prophets ##

"the prophets suffered persecution with patience"

## spoke in the name of the Lord ##

"spoke for the Lord to the people"

## Look ##

The word “look” here adds emphasis to what follows. This could be translated as "Listen carefully" or "Remember."

## those who persevere ##

"Those who endure" or "Those who continue through hardship"

## the Lord is full of compassion and mercy ##

"the Lord always shows compassion and mercy"