James 1:1-4

1This letter is from James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. I am writing to the “twelve tribes”—Jewish believers scattered abroad. Greetings!

2Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.

3For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.

4So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.