James 1:2-4

Trials and Temptations

2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds,
3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

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Cross References 4

  • 1. ver 12; S Matthew 5:12; Hebrews 10:34; Hebrews 12:11; 1 Peter 1:6
  • 2. 1 Peter 1:7
  • 3. S Hebrews 10:36
  • 4. S 1 Corinthians 2:6

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. The Greek word for "brothers and sisters" ("adelphoi" ) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in verses 16 and 19; and in 2:1, 5, 14; 3:10, 12; 4:11; 5:7, 9, 10, 12, 19.
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