Where is it in the Bible?
James 1:2–3
2Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
In other translations
- ESV
- 2Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.
- NLT
- 2Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.
- CSB
- 2Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials, 3because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
- KJV
- 2My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
The surrounding passage
James 1:1–5, King James Version
1James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.
2My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
3Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
4But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
5If 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.
Context
The opening exhortation of the letter of James, traditionally attributed to James the brother of Jesus, a leader of the church in Jerusalem. He writes to "the twelve tribes" scattered abroad (1:1), usually understood as Jewish believers living outside the land of Israel. His point is that trials test faith, and that testing produces perseverance and, in the end, maturity (1:4).
About the book of James
Practical wisdom: faith that shows itself in works.
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