James 1:2–3
James 1:2–3 — The New International Version (NIV)
2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
James 1:2–3 — English Standard Version (ESV)
2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.
James 1:2–3 — New Living Translation (NLT)
2 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.
James 1:2–3 — The New King James Version (NKJV)
2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.
James 1:2–3 — New Century Version (NCV)
2 My brothers and sisters, when you have many kinds of troubles, you should be full of joy, 3 because you know that these troubles test your faith, and this will give you patience.
James 1:2–3 — American Standard Version (ASV)
2 Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into manifold temptations; 3 knowing that the proving of your faith worketh patience.
James 1:2–3 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)
2 Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into various temptations, 3 knowing that the proving of your faith works endurance.
James 1:2–3 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
2 My brothers and sisters, be very happy when you are tested in different ways. 3 You know that such testing of your faith produces endurance.
James 1:2–3 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
2 Consider it a great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
James 1:2–3 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
2 My brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance;
James 1:2–3 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)
2 Consider it all joy, my brothers, whenever you encounter various trials, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
James 1:2–3 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)
2 My brothers and sisters, you will face all kinds of trouble. When you do, think of it as pure joy. 3 Your faith will be put to the test. You know that when that happens it will produce in you the strength to continue.
James 1:2–3 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)
2 Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,
3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.