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James 1:3

Trials and adversityPatienceFaith

1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.

2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

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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)

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Cross references

  • Romans 5:3–4

    And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

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  • Hebrews 10:36

    For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.

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  • Colossians 1:11

    Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;

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  • 2 Corinthians 4:17

    For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;

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  • Romans 8:28

    And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

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  • 1 Peter 1:7

    That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

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  • 2 Peter 1:6

    And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;

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  • Romans 15:4

    For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.

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