James 1:3

James 1:3 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
• 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.
• New Living Translation (NLT)For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.

Context of James 1:3

1James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. 2Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

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 so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
• Romans 8:28And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
• 2 Corinthians 4:17For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.
• Romans 2:7To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life.
• Romans 8:25But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.
• Romans 15:4For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope.
• Colossians 1:11being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience,
• 2 Thessalonians 1:4Therefore, among God’s churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials 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 when 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 everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us,
• 2 Peter 1:6and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and 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