New American Standard Bible NAS
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1 James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad: Greetings.
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James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings.
2 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,
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Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,
3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
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because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
4 And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
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Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
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