James 1:3
1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion: Greetings.
2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,
because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
4 Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
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- BSB
- because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
- KJV
- Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
- WEB
- knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
- ASV
- Knowing that the proving of your faith worketh patience.
- DARBY
- knowing that the proving of your faith works endurance.
- BLB
- knowing that the testing of your⁺ faith produces perseverance.
- ÅB
- da dere vet at prøvelsen av deres tro virker tålmodighet;
- OTB
- for dere forstår at prøvingen av deres tro skaper utholdenhet.
- B1930
- da I vet at prøvelsen av eders tro virker tålmodighet;
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Romans 5:3–4
Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
Read in contextHebrews 10:36
You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.
Read in contextColossians 1:11
being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully
Read in context2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal glory that is far beyond comparison.
Read in contextRomans 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.
Read in context1 Peter 1:7
so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Read in context2 Peter 1:6
and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;
Read in contextRomans 15:4
For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.
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