James 1:4
But let endurance have its perfect work, in order that you may be perfect and whole in every part, lacking in nothing.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
In Context
3Knowing that the trial of your faith works out endurance.
Cross References
Matthew 10:22And you will be hated by all on account of my name: but he that persevereth unto the end, the same shall be saved.
Mark 10:21Jesus looking on him loved him, and said to him, One thing is wanting to thee: go, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
Luke 18:22And Jesus hearing these things, said to him, Still one thing is lacking to thee: Sell all things whatsoever you have, and give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.
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 →