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

1James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad: Greetings. 2Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. 5But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.

James 1:3 word by word

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

• knowingγινώσκωginōskō · to knowG1097
• the testingδοκίμιονdokimion · testingG1383
• faithπίστιςpistis · faithG4102
• producesκατεργάζομαιkatergazomai · to workout/produceG2716
• enduranceὑπομονήhupomonē · perseveranceG5281

Cross-references for James 1:3

• Romans 5:3And not only this, but we also celebrate in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance;
• Romans 8:28And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.
• 2 Corinthians 4:17For our momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison,
• Romans 2:7to those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life;
• Romans 8:25But if we hope for what we do not see, through perseverance we wait eagerly for it.
• Romans 15:4For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
• Colossians 1:11strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all perseverance and patience; joyously
• 2 Thessalonians 1:4As a result, we ourselves speak proudly of you among the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in the midst of all your persecutions and afflictions which you endure.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:5May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the perseverance of Christ.
• Hebrews 10:36For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised.
• Hebrews 12:1Therefore, since we also have such a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let’s rid ourselves of every obstacle and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let’s run with endurance the race that is set before us,
• 2 Peter 1:6and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, 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