James 1:3 “because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.”

James 1:3

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.

American Standard Version

knowing that the proving of your faith worketh patience.

Geneva Bible 1599

Knowing that ye trying of your faith bringeth forth patience,

Darby Translation

knowing that the proving of your faith works endurance.

Young's Literal Translation

knowing that the proof of your faith doth work endurance,

Bible in Basic English

Because you have the knowledge that the testing of your faith gives you the power of going on in hope;

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Cross references

“that”

Romans 8:28 2 Corinthians 4:17 Romans 5:3 Romans 5:4

Romans 8:28 · BSB

And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

2 Corinthians 4:17 · BSB

For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.

Romans 5:3 · BSB

Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;

Romans 5:4 · BSB

perseverance, character; and character, hope.

“patience”

Hebrews 10:36 Colossians 1:11 Romans 15:4 2 Peter 1:6 Romans 8:25 Hebrews 12:1

Hebrews 10:36 · BSB

You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.

Colossians 1:11 · BSB

being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully

Romans 15:4 · BSB

For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.

2 Peter 1:6 · BSB

and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;

Romans 8:25 · BSB

But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently.

Hebrews 12:1 · BSB

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.

Also

1 Peter 1:7

1 Peter 1:7 · BSB

so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,

4Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

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