KJV King James Version
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
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James 1:2
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,
WEB World English Bible
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations,
ASV American Standard Version
Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into manifold temptations;
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
All joy count it, my brethren, when ye may fall into temptations manifold;
Surrounding context — James 1
1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.
2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
3 Knowing [this], that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
4 But let patience have [her] perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
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1 Peter 1:6-8Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:James 1:12Blessed [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.2 Corinthians 12:9-10And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.Matthew 5:10-12Blessed [are] they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Luke 6:22-23Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you [from their company], and shall reproach [you], and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.Philippians 1:29For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;2 Peter 2:9The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:Romans 8:17-18And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with [him], that we may be also glorified together.Revelation 2:10Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast [some] of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.Colossians 1:24Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church:Romans 8:35-37Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? [shall] tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?1 Peter 4:13-16But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.Acts 5:41And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.Hebrews 10:34For ye had compassion of me in my bonds, and took joyfully the spoiling of your goods, knowing in yourselves that ye have in heaven a better and an enduring substance.Philippians 2:17Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.Hebrews 11:36-38And others had trial of [cruel] mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:
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