en_tn_condensed/jas/05/07.md

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)