James 1:2

Translations

Modern

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,

Traditional

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

Literal

Esteem it all joy, my brothers, when you might fall into various trials,

Latin

Omne gaudium existimate fratres mei, cum in tentationes varias incideritis:

Original

Greek

English

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,

Notes

James 1:2

My brothers: Refer to study note on 2:1.
James uses a wordplay. The Greek word for "joy" (chara) sounds similar to the Greek word for "greetings" that he used at the beginning of his letter in 1:1. This wordplay helps connect the opening greeting with his encouragement to find joy even during difficult times.

James 1:2–4

Enduring challenges and temptations is a common theme (1:12–15; 5:7–12). Not enduring these challenges is like a person who "wander[s] from the truth" and requires someone to "save his soul from death" (5:19–20).

Theme notes and profiles

James, Brother of Jesus Endurance Enjoying God’s Gifts Material Reward

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Colossians 1:24
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Romans 8:35–37
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?
Acts 5:41
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