Ezekiel 12:25

12:25 For I, the Lord, will speak. Whatever word I speak will be accomplished. It will not be delayed any longer. Indeed in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak the word and accomplish it, declares the sovereign Lord.’”

Philippians 4:5

4:5 Let everyone see your gentleness. ¹  The Lord is near!

Hebrews 10:37

10:37 For just a little longer ²  and he who is coming will arrive and not delay. ³ 

James 5:8-9

5:8 You also be patient and strengthen your hearts, for the Lord’s return is near. 5:9 Do not grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, ⁴  so that you may not be judged. See, the judge stands before the gates! ⁵ 

¹ tn Grk “let your gentleness be seen by all.” The passive voice construction has been converted to active voice in the translation for stylistic reasons.

² sn A quotation from Isa 26:20.

³ sn A quotation from Hab 2:3.

⁴ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:2.

⁵ sn The term gates is used metaphorically here. The physical referent would be the entrances to the city, but the author uses the term to emphasize the imminence of the judge’s approach.