Tree of Life Version
James 1:12
12Happy is the one who endures testing, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love Him.
James 1:12 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
- New International Version (NIV)Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
Context of James 1:12
10and the rich person in his humble position, because like the flower of the grass he will pass away. 11For the sun arises with a scorching heat and withers the grass, and its flower falls off and the beauty of its appearance is destroyed. So also the rich man in the midst of his pursuits will wither away. Happy is the one who endures testing, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love Him. 13Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God”—for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He himself tempts no one. 14But each one is tempted when he is dragged away and enticed by his own desire.
Read all of James 1James 1:12 word by word
μακάριος ἀνὴρ ὃς ὑπομένει πειρασμόν, ὅτι δόκιμος γενόμενος λήμψεται τὸν στέφανον τῆς ζωῆς ὃν ἐπηγγείλατο τοῖς ἀγαπῶσιν αὐτόν.¶Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Blessedμακάριοςmakarios · blessedG3107
- the manἀνήρanēr · manG435
- thatὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
- endurethὑπομένωhupomenō · to remain/endureG5278
- temptationπειρασμόςpeirasmos · temptation/testing: testingG3986
- forὅτιhoti · that/since: sinceG3754
- when he isγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
- triedδόκιμοςdokimos · testedG1384
- he shall receiveλαμβάνωlambanō · to takeG2983
- the crownὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- the crownστέφανοςstephanos · crownG4735
- of lifeζωήzōē · lifeG2222
- the Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
- hath promisedἐπαγγέλλωepaggellō · to professG1861
- that loveἀγαπάωagapaō · to loveG25
- himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
Cross-references for James 1:12
- James 1:2Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,
- James 5:11Behold, we consider blessed those who showed endurance. You have heard of the endurance of Job, and you have seen the outcome of Adonai—that Adonai is full of compassion and mercy.
- Job 5:17Behold, happy is the one whom God corrects, so do not despise the discipline of Shaddai.
- Psalms 94:12Blessed is the one You discipline, Adonai, and teach him from Your Torah,
- Psalms 119:67Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep Your word.
- Proverbs 3:11My son, never despise Adonai’s discipline or dread His correction.
- Hebrews 6:15And so after waiting patiently, Abraham reached the promise.
- Hebrews 10:32But remember the former days when, after you were enlightened, you endured a great struggle with sufferings.
- Hebrews 12:5Have you forgotten the warning addressed to you as sons? “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of Adonai or lose heart when you are corrected by Him,
- Revelation 3:19Those whom I love, I rebuke and discipline. Therefore, be zealous and repent.
- Deuteronomy 8:2You are to remember all the way that Adonai your God has led you these 40 years in the wilderness—in order to humble you, to test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep His mitzvot or not.
- Deuteronomy 13:3and the sign or wonder he spoke to you comes true, while saying, ‘Let’s follow other gods’—that you have not known, and—‘Let’s serve them!’
- Proverbs 17:3A crucible is for silver and a furnace is for gold, but Adonai tests the heart.
- Zechariah 13:9This third I will bring through the fire. I will refine them as silver is refined, and will test them as gold is tested. They will call on My Name and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are My people,’ and they will answer, ‘Adonai is my God.’
- Malachi 3:2But who can endure the day of His coming? Or who can stand when He appears? For He will be like a refiner’s fire, and like soap for cleaning raw wool.
- Hebrews 11:17By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac. Yes, he who had received the promises was offering up his one and only son—
Commentaries on James 1:12
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 12Blessed is the man that endureth temptation - This is a mere Jewish sentiment, and on it the Jews speak some excellent things. In Shemoth Rabba, sec. 31, fol. 129, and in Rab. Tanchum, fol. 29, 4, we have these words: "Blessed is the man בנסיונו עומד שהיה shehayah omed benisyono who stands in his temptation; for there is no man whom God does not try. He tries the rich, to see if they will open their hands to the poor. He tries the poor, to see if they…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 12Blessed is the man that endureth temptation - The apostle seems here to use the word “temptation” in the most general sense, as denoting anything that will try the reality of religion, whether affliction, or persecution, or a direct inducement to sin placed before the mind. The word temptation appears in this chapter to be used in two senses; and the question may arise, why the apostle so employs it. Compare James 1:2, James 1:13. But, in fact, the word…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-18Verses 12-18 It is not every man who suffers, that is blessed; but he who with patience and constancy goes through all difficulties in the way of duty. Afflictions cannot make us miserable, if it be not our own fault. The tried Christian shall be a crowned one. The crown of life is promised to all who have the love of God reigning in their hearts. Every soul that truly loves God, shall have its trials in this world fully recompensed in that world above…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 12is the man who perseveres under trial (see 1:22–25; 2:5; Deuteronomy 7:9; 1 John 5:2).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1212. Blessed--Compare the beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount (Mt 5:4, 10, 11). endureth temptation--not the "falling into divers temptations" (Jas 1:2) is the matter for "joy," but the enduring of temptation "unto the end." Compare Job 5:17. when he is tried--literally, "when he has become tested" or "approved," when he has passed through the "trying" (Jas 1:3), his "faith" having finally gained the victory. the crown--not in allusion to the crown or…Read the comment
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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
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