James 1:12

Trials and adversity Patience Eternal life Hope

¹⁰ But the one who is rich should exult in his low position, because he will pass away like a flower of the field.

¹¹ For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits.

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

¹³ When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone.

¹⁴ But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB: Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
KJV: Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
WEB: Blessed is a person who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord promised to those who love him.
ASV: Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he hath been approved, he shall receive the crown of life, which [the Lord] promised to them that love him.
DARBY: Blessed [is the] man who endures temptation; for, having been proved, he shall receive the crown of life, which He has promised to them that love him.
BLB: Blessed [is] the man who endures trial, because, having been approved, he will receive the crown of life that He promised to those loving Him.

ÅB: Salig er den mann som holder ut i fristelse; for når han har stått sin prøve, skal han få livsens krone, som Gud har lovt dem som elsker ham.
OTB: Salig er den som holder ut under prøvelse; for etter å ha bestått prøven, vil de motta livets krone som Herren har lovet til dem som elsker Ham.
B1930: Salig er den mann som holder ut i fristelse; for når han har stått sin prøve, skal han få livsens krone, som Gud har lovt dem som elsker ham.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

1 Peter 5:10
And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.
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1 Peter 1:6–8
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials
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Revelation 2:10
Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Look, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
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James 5:11
See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
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Romans 8:28
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
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Matthew 10:22
You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.
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1 Corinthians 9:25
Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable.
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2 Timothy 4:8
From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.
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