James 1:3
knowing, as you do, that the testing of your faith develops endurance.
Open English Bible (UK)
In The King James Version
Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
In Context
Cross References
Romans 5:3And not only that, but let us also exult in our troubles;
Romans 8:28But we do know that God causes all things to work together for the good of those who love him – those who have received the call in accordance with his purpose.
2 Corinthians 4:17The light burden of our momentary trouble is preparing for us a weight of imperishable glory, beyond all measure.
2 Thessalonians 1:4So much is this the case that we ourselves speak with pride, before the churches of God, of the patience and faith which you have shown, in spite of all the persecutions and troubles that you are enduring.
Hebrews 10:36You still have need of patient endurance, in order that, when you have done God’s will, you may obtain the fulfilment of his promise.
1 Peter 1:7that the genuineness of your faith – a thing far more precious than gold, which is perishable, yet has to be tested by fire – may win praise and glory and honour at the appearing 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 →