James 1:3
knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance;
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In The King James Version
Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
In Context
2Count it all joy, my brothers, whenever you fall into various trials,
Cross References
Romans 5:3Not only so, but we should also rejoice in the sufferings, knowing that the suffering produces perseverance;
Romans 8:28Further, we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to purpose.
2 Corinthians 4:17because our light, momentary affliction is working out for us an eternal and limitless measure of glory,
2 Thessalonians 1:4so that we ourselves boast about you among God's congregations, referring to your steadfastness and faith in the midst of all your persecutions, and the tribulations that you are enduring
Hebrews 10:36You need perseverance so that, having done the will of God, you may receive the promise.
1 Peter 1:7so that the demonstrated genuineness of your faith (much more precious than gold that perishes, albeit tested through fire) may translate into praise, 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 →