James 1:3
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.”
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BSBPD
“because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“knowing that the proving of your faith worketh patience.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“knowing that the proof of your faith doth work endurance,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo James 1:3 — 13 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Romans 2:7To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.
- Romans 5:3Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
- Romans 8:25But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently.
- Romans 8:28And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
- Romans 15:4For 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 Corinthians 4:17For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.
- Colossians 1:11being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully
- 2 Thessalonians 1:4That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of all the persecution and affliction you are enduring.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:5May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.
- Hebrews 10:36You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.
- Hebrews 12:1Therefore, 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.
- 1 Peter 1:7so 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.
- 2 Peter 1:6and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;
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