Parallel Bible results for "James 1:1-6"

James 1:1-6

1 From James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. To all of God's people who are scattered everywhere in the world: Greetings.

1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings.

2 My brothers and sisters, when you have many kinds of troubles, you should be full of joy,

2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,

3 because you know that these troubles test your faith, and this will give you patience.

3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

4 Let your patience show itself perfectly in what you do. Then you will be perfect and complete and will have everything you need.

4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

5 But if any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He is generous and enjoys giving to all people, so he will give you wisdom.

5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

6 But when you ask God, you must believe and not doubt. Anyone who doubts is like a wave in the sea, blown up and down by the wind.

6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.