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 slave of God and the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes dispersed abroad. Greetings! 2My brothers and sisters, consider it nothing but joy when you fall into all sorts of trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. 4And let endurance have its perfect effect, so that you will be perfect and complete, not deficient in anything. 5But if anyone is deficient in wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without reprimand, 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

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 5:3Not only this, but we also rejoice in sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance,
• Romans 8:28And we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose,
• 2 Corinthians 4:17For our momentary, light suffering is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison
• Romans 2:7eternal life to those who by perseverance in good works seek glory and honor and immortality,
• Romans 8:25But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with endurance.
• Romans 15:4For everything that was written in former times was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and through encouragement of the scriptures we may have hope.
• Colossians 1:11being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might for the display of all patience and steadfastness, joyfully
• 2 Thessalonians 1:4As a result we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and afflictions you are enduring.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:5Now may the Lord direct your hearts toward the love of God and the endurance of Christ.
• Hebrews 10:36For you need endurance in order to do God’s will and so receive what is promised.
• Hebrews 12:1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, we must get rid of every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and run with endurance the race set out for us,
• 2 Peter 1:6to knowledge, self-control; to self-control, perseverance; to 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