James 1:2-4

New International Version

Trials and Temptations

²Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,^[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds,^(A) ³because you know that the testing of your faith^(B) produces perseverance.^(C) ⁴Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature^(D) and complete, not lacking anything.

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Footnotes

James 1:2 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in verses 16 and 19; and in 2:1, 5, 14; 3:10, 12; 4:11; 5:7, 9, 10, 12, 19.

James 1:12

New International Version

¹²Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial^(A) because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life^(B) that the Lord has promised to those who love him.^(C)

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James 1:12 in all English translations

Zechariah 13:9

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⁹This third I will put into the fire;^(A)
    I will refine them like silver^(B)
    and test them like gold.^(C)
They will call^(D) on my name^(E)
    and I will answer^(F) them;
I will say, ‘They are my people,’^(G)
    and they will say, ‘The Lord is our God.^(H)’”