James 1:3

James 1:3 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
• New International Version (NIV)because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.
• English Standard Version (ESV)for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.
• New King James Version (NKJV)knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.

Context of James 1:3

1From James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. To God’s faithful people who have been scattered. Greetings. 2My brothers and sisters, be very happy when you are tested in different ways. You know that such testing of your faith produces endurance. 4Endure until your testing is over. Then you will be mature and complete, and you won’t need anything. 5If any of you needs wisdom to know what you should do, you should ask God, and he will give it to you. God is generous to everyone and doesn’t find fault with them.

James 1:3 word by word

γινώσκοντες ὅτι τὸ δοκίμιον ὑμῶν τῆς πίστεως κατεργάζεται ὑπομονήν·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Knowingγινώσκωginōskō · to knowG1097
• thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• the tryingὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the tryingδοκίμιονdokimion · testingG1383
• of yourσύsu · youG4771
• faithπίστιςpistis · faithG4102
• workethκατεργάζομαιkatergazomai · to workout/produceG2716
• patienceὑπομονήhupomonē · perseveranceG5281

Cross-references for James 1:3

• Romans 5:3But that’s not all. We also brag when we are suffering. We know that suffering creates endurance,
• Romans 8:28We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God—those whom he has called according to his plan.
• 2 Corinthians 4:17Our suffering is light and temporary and is producing for us an eternal glory that is greater than anything we can imagine.
• Romans 2:7He will give everlasting life to those who search for glory, honor, and immortality by persisting in doing what is good. But he will bring
• Romans 8:25But if we hope for what we don’t see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.
• Romans 15:4Everything written long ago was written to teach us so that we would have confidence through the endurance and encouragement which the Scriptures give us.
• Colossians 1:11We ask him to strengthen you by his glorious might with all the power you need to patiently endure everything with joy.
• 2 Thessalonians 1:4That’s why we brag in God’s churches about your endurance and faith in all the persecutions and suffering you are experiencing.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:5May the Lord direct your lives as you show God’s love and Christ’s endurance.
• Hebrews 10:36You need endurance so that after you have done what God wants you to do, you can receive what he has promised.
• Hebrews 12:1Since we are surrounded by so many examples ⌞of faith⌟, we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially sin that distracts us. We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up.
• 2 Peter 1:6to knowledge add self-control; to self-control add endurance; to endurance add godliness;

Commentaries on James 1:3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 3The trying of your faith - Trials put religion, and all the graces of which it is composed to proof; the man that stands in such trials gives proof that his religion is sound, and the evidence afforded to his own mind induces him to take courage, bear patiently, and persevere.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience - Patience is one of the fruits of such a trial, and the grace of patience is worth the trial which it may cost to procure it. This is one of the passages which show that James was acquainted with the writings of Paul. See the Introduction, Section 5. The sentiment expressed here is found in Romans 5:3. See the notes at that verse. Paul has carried the sentiment out farther, and shows that…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2-4Enduring challenges and temptations is a common theme (1:12–15; 5:7–12). Not enduring these challenges is like a person who "wander[s] from the truth" and requires someone to "save his soul from death" (5:19–20).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 33. the trying--the testing or proving of your faith, namely, by "divers temptations." Compare Ro 5:3, tribulation worketh patience, and patience experience (in the original dokime, akin to dokimion, "trying," here; there it is experience: here the "trying" or testing, whence experience flows). patience--The original implies more; persevering endurance and continuance (compare Lu 8:15).Read the comment

Topics related to James 1:3

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Faith
• Patience
• Temptation

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Commentaries on James 1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings