James 1:2
King James Version
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
James 1:2 in context
1James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.
2My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
3Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
4But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
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Cross-references
Other passages that echo or illuminate James 1:2.
- Romans 5:3And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
- 1 Peter 1:6Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:
- James 1:12Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
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The Book of James — summary, themes & key verses
Faith that works — practical wisdom on trials, the tongue, and living out what we believe.
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