James 5:10

Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience.

Cross-references

Jeremiah 2:30 describes the killing of prophets by the people — a concrete instance of the affliction James says they endured.

In Hebrews 11:32-38, the catalog of faith includes prophets who endured torture and death — amplifying James's example of suffering patience.

Matthew 5:11 pronounces blessing on those persecuted for righteousness — echoing the prophets' example of suffering.

In Matthew 21:34-39, the parable shows servants (prophets) beaten and killed by tenants — a vivid example of the suffering prophets endured.

In Matthew 23:34-37, Jesus says Jerusalem kills and stones the prophets sent to it — directly illustrating their suffering and patience.

Luke 6:23 Parallel

In Luke 6:23, Jesus notes that the prophets were treated the same way — linking present persecution to the prophets' example.

2 Chronicles 36:16 recounts how Israel mocked and abused God's prophets — exactly the kind of suffering James points to.

Luke 13:34 Parallel

In Luke 13:34, Jesus laments Jerusalem's history of killing prophets — confirming their suffering that James cites as an example.

Acts 7:52 Parallel

In Acts 7:52, Stephen asks which prophet was not persecuted — reinforcing that all prophets suffered, as James says.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:15, Paul mentions that the Jews killed their own prophets — a direct example of the suffering James refers to.

Job 2:10 Allusion

In Job 2:10, Job accepts both good and trouble from God — a quintessential example of patience in suffering, as James later cites Job.

Hebrews 11:37 lists violent sufferings of the faithful, illustrating the very afflictions the prophets endured with patience.

Hebrews 6:12 urges imitation of those who inherit promises through faith and patience, directly paralleling the prophets as examples.

Luke 11:48 Historical context

Luke 11:48 reveals that ancestors killed the prophets, illustrating the very persecution the prophets endured with patience.

Acts 3:21 Parallel

Acts 3:21 affirms that God spoke through all the holy prophets — the same prophets James holds up as examples of endurance.

Jeremiah 23:22 describes true prophets who speak God's word and turn people from evil — a key aspect of the prophets James cites.

Hebrews 13:7 calls believers to remember leaders who spoke God's word — similar to James calling us to consider the prophets' example.

Jeremiah 26:16 shows a prophet being defended for speaking God's word — contrasting the suffering James highlights.