James 1:3
because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
In Context
2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,
4Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
Cross References
Romans 5:3Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
Romans 8:28And we know that all things work together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
2 Corinthians 4:17For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.
2 Thessalonians 1:4That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of all the persecution and affliction you are enduring.
Hebrews 10:36You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.
1 Peter 1:7so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, honor, and glory 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 →