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The context of James 5:1-6:
- 4:13-17 - Those who do not include God in their plans are arrogant and sinful
- 5:1-6 - One main illustration of those James was talking about in 4:13-17 are the unbelieving rich, who he addresses in 5:1-6. They were living only for themselves
- 5:7-12 - Knowing that the unbelieving rich were going to be judged by God, the believers could concentrate on being patient for God's judgment.
My paraphrase of James 5:1-6:
"Listen up, you rich non-believers: Start crying now, because very soon the judgment of God is coming upon you. You have hoarded your wealth and the evidence of its corrosion speaks against your evil heart, that is being destroyed as well. You have defrauded those poor, working for you, and their pay, which you have held back is also evidence against you. They have cried out to the God who commands all of Heaven's armies (so beware!). You have lived for yourself, to be comfortable, at the expense of others. You can't even see your judgment coming. You have taken advantage of those who are followers of Christ, to benefit yourself; even if it means killing them!"
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