8 With the words “You too, be patient,” James applies the illustration of the patient farmer. In addition, he urges his readers to “stand firm.” The clause stērixate tas kardias hymōn literally means “strengthen your hearts,” that is, be strong in the inner man. The verb has the idea of providing solid support, of establishing a person, and thus enabling him to stand unmoved by trouble. The reason given for standing firm is that “the Lord’s coming is near.” The day when things will be set right