James 1:3
because you know that endurance comes from dealing with challenges to your trust in God.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
In Context
2My friends, choose to stay happy even when all kinds of troubles come your way,
Cross References
Romans 5:3Not only this—we also remain confident when problems come, because we know that experiencing problems develops spiritual stamina.
Romans 8:28We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, those whom he has called to be part of his plan.
2 Corinthians 4:17These trivial troubles we have only last for a little while, but they produce for us an ever-increasing degree of glory.
2 Thessalonians 1:4We speak so proudly of you among the churches of God because of your patient courage and trust in God during all the persecution and trouble you're going through.
Hebrews 10:36You need to be patient so that having done what God wants, you'll receive what he has promised.
1 Peter 1:7These prove that your trust in God is genuine, just as fire is used to prove if gold is genuine—even though that too can be destroyed—and your faith is more valuable than gold! In this way your trust in God will be recognized and you will receive praise, glory, and honor when Jesus Christ appears.
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 →