James 1:3
knowing that the proof of your faith doth work endurance,
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
In Context
2All joy count [it], my brethren, when ye may fall into temptations manifold;
4and let the endurance have a perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire — in nothing lacking;
Cross References
Romans 5:3And not only [so], but we also boast in the tribulations, knowing that the tribulation doth work endurance;
Romans 8:28And we have known that to those loving God all things do work together for good, to those who are called according to purpose;
2 Corinthians 4:17for the momentary light matter of our tribulation, more and more exceedingly an age-during weight of glory doth work out for us —
2 Thessalonians 1:4so that we ourselves do glory in you in the assemblies of God, for your endurance and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye bear;
Hebrews 10:36for of patience ye have need, that the will of God having done, ye may receive the promise,
1 Peter 1:7that the proof of your faith — much more precious than of gold that is perishing, and through fire being approved — may be found to praise, and honour, and glory, in 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 →