3 for you ^eknow that the ^ftesting of your faith produces steadfastness.

13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being ^vtempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. 14 But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed ^wby his own ^xdesire.

7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. ^aResist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Patience in Suffering

7 Be patient, therefore, brothers,¹ until the ^wcoming of the Lord. ^xSee how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the ^yearly and the late rains. 8 You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, ^zfor the coming of the Lord is at hand.