James 1:3
because you know that the testing of your faith is working out endurance.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
In Context
2My brothers, when you are beset by various temptations, count it all joy,
Cross References
Romans 5:3And not only so, but we are actually exulting also even in our troubles; for we know that trouble works fortitude,
Romans 8:28Now we know that all things continually work together for good to to those who love God, to those who have been the called according to his purpose.
2 Corinthians 4:17For my light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working out for me a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory,
2 Thessalonians 1:4So that I myself am boasting about you among the churches of God, boasting of the stedfastness and faith which you are displaying in all the troubles and afflictions which you are enduring.
Hebrews 10:36For you need stedfastness, so that after having done the will of God, you may receive the promise,
1 Peter 1:7These are in order that the test of your faith, more precious than gold that is perishable and yet is tested by fire, may redound to praise and 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 →