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Be patient (makrothumēsate | μακροθυμήσατε | aor act imperative 2 pl), therefore, dear friends, until the coming of the Lord. Note how the farmer waits for the precious harvest of the earth, being patient (makrothumōn | μακροθυμῶν | pres act ptcp nom sg masc) for it until it receives the early and latter rains.