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James 1:2–3

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Trials, Testing, and Faith

2Consider it all joy, my brothers, whenever you encounter various trials, 3because you* know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.

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James 1:2–3: Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.

Footnotes

  1. *Here “because” is supplied as a component of the participle (“know”) which is understood as causal

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.

NLTNew Living Translation

Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.

KJV 1900King James Version

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.