James 1:3

Translations

Modern

…because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.

Traditional

Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

Literal

…knowing that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

Latin

…scientes quod probatio fidei vestræ patientiam operatur.

Original

Greek

English

…because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.

Notes

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 Material Reward The Coming of the Lord as Judge

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To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.

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