## Therefore be patient ##

"Because of this wait and be calm"

## until the coming of the Lord ##

This phrase refers to the return of Jesus when he sets up his kingdom on the earth and judges all people. This can be translated as "until Christ's return." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

## like the farmer ##

James compares believers to farmers to emphasize what it means to be patient. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])

## fix your hearts ##

This is an idiom that can be translated as "stay committed" or "keep your faith strong." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])

## the coming of the Lord is near ##

"Christ will return soon"