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James 1:2 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; "
James 1:2
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James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
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Let it be all joy to you, my brothers, when you undergo tests of every sort;
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From This Chapter
James 1:1
"James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting."
James 1:2
"Let it be all joy to you, my brothers, when you undergo tests of every sort;"
James 1:3
"Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience."
James 1:4
"But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing."
James 1:5
"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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