James 1:3
knowing that the proving of your faith exercises patience,
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
In Context
2My brothers, when you have fallen into various trials, consider everything a joy,
Cross References
Romans 5:3And not only that, but we also find glory in tribulation, knowing that tribulation exercises patience,
Romans 8:28And we know that, for those who love God, all things work together unto good, for those who, in accordance with his purpose, are called to be saints.
2 Corinthians 4:17For though our tribulation is, at the present time, brief and light, it accomplishes in us the weight of a sublime eternal glory, beyond measure.
2 Thessalonians 1:4so much so that we ourselves even glory in you among the churches of God, because of your patience and faith in all of your persecutions and tribulations that you endure,
Hebrews 10:36For it is necessary for you to be patient, so that, by doing the will of God, you may receive the promise.
1 Peter 1:7so that the testing of your faith, which is much more precious than gold tested by fire, may be found in praise and glory and honor at the revelation 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 →