James 1:3
knowing that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
In Context
2Consider it all joy, my brothers, when ye encounter various trials,
Cross References
Romans 5:3And not only so, but we also take pride in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance,
Romans 8:28And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, who are the called according to purpose.
2 Corinthians 4:17For our slight momentary affliction works for us an eternal weight of glory from extraordinariness to extraordinariness,
2 Thessalonians 1:4So as for us ourselves to have pride in you in the congregations of God, for your perseverance and faith in all your persecutions and in the tribulations that ye endure,
Hebrews 10:36For ye have need of perseverance, so that, having done the will of God, ye may receive the promise.
1 Peter 1:7so that the proof of your faith, much more precious than gold that perishes, and though proven by fire, may be found for praise and esteem and for glory at the revealing of Jesus Christ.
Matthew Henry on James 1:3-13
Necessity of Faith and Patience; Evil of Indecision. ( a. d. 61.) 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 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. 6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea… Read the whole commentary →