James 1:3
knowing that the proving of your faith works patience.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
In Context
2Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into various temptations;
4But let patience have a perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, lacking in nothing.
Cross References
Romans 5:3And not only so, but we rejoice in afflictions also; knowing that affliction works patience;
Romans 8:28And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.
2 Corinthians 4:17For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, works out for us a far more exceeding, an eternal weight of glory;
2 Thessalonians 1:4so that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God, for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and the afflictions which ye endure;
Hebrews 10:36For ye have need of patience, that having done the will of God ye may receive the promise.
1 Peter 1:7that the proof of your faith, much more precious than gold that perishes, but is proved by fire, may be found unto 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 →