# General Information:

In closing, James reminds the believers about the Lord's coming and gives several short lessons on how to live for the Lord.

# Connecting Statement:

James changes topics from a rebuke of the rich people to an exhortation to the believers.

# Be patient, then

"Because of this, wait and be calm"

# until the Lord's coming

This phrase refers to the return of Jesus, when he will begin his kingdom on the earth and judge all people. Alternate translation: "until Christ's return" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metonymy]])

# the farmer

James makes an analogy using farmers and believers to teach what it means to be patient. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-metaphor]])