| James 1:2 Parallel Translations |  |
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| NASB: | Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, (NASB ©1995) |
| GWT: | My brothers and sisters, be very happy when you are tested in different ways.(GOD'S WORD®) |
| KJV: | My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; |
| ASV: | Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into manifold temptations; |
| BBE: | Let it be all joy to you, my brothers, when you undergo tests of every sort; |
| DBY: | Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into various temptations, |
| ERV: | Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into manifold temptations; |
| WEY: | Reckon it nothing but joy, my brethren, whenever you find yourselves hedged in by various trials. |
| WBS: | My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations. |
| WEB: | Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations, |
| YLT: | All joy count it, my brethren, when ye may fall into temptations manifold; |
| James 1:2 Cross References |
| XREF: | Matthew 5:12 "Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
James 1:12 Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
James 5:11 We count those blessed who endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome of the Lord's dealings, that the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful.
1 Peter 1:6 In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials, (NASB ©1995) |
| Commentaries and Concordances |
| GSB: | 1:2 {1} My brethren, {c} count it all joy {2} when ye fall into divers temptations;
(1) The first place or part concerning comfort in afflictions, in which we should not be cast down and be faint hearted, but rather rejoice and be glad.
(c) Seeing their condition was miserable because of the scattering abroad, he does well to begin as he does.
(2) The first argument, because our faith is tried through afflictions: which ought to be most pure, for so it suits us. |
| PNT: | 1:2 Count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations. Instead of murmuring over trials and temptations, rejoice in them. |
| WES: | 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy - Which is the highest degree of patience, and contains all the rest. When ye fall into divers temptations - That is, trials. |
| MHC: | 1:1-11 Christianity teaches men to be joyful under troubles: such exercises are sent from God's love; and trials in the way of duty will brighten our graces now, and our crown at last. Let us take care, in times of trial, that patience, and not passion, is set to work in us: whatever is said or done, let patience have the saying and doing of it. When the work of patience is complete, it will furnish all that is necessary for our Christian race and warfare. We should not pray so much for the removal of affliction, as for wisdom to make a right use of it. And who does not want wisdom to guide him under trials, both in regulating his own spirit, and in managing his affairs? Here is something in answer to every discouraging turn of the mind, when we go to God under a sense of our own weakness and folly. If, after all, any should say, This may be the case with some, but I fear I shall not succeed, the promise is, To any that asketh, it shall be given. A mind that has single and prevailing regard to its spiritual and eternal interest, and that keeps steady in its purposes for God, will grow wise by afflictions, will continue fervent in devotion, and rise above trials and oppositions. When our faith and spirits rise and fall with second causes, there will be unsteadiness in our words and actions. This may not always expose men to contempt in the world, but such ways cannot please God. No condition of life is such as to hinder rejoicing in God. Those of low degree may rejoice, if they are exalted to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom of God; and the rich may rejoice in humbling providences, that lead to a humble and lowly disposition of mind. Worldly wealth is a withering thing. Then, let him that is rich rejoice in the grace of God, which makes and keeps him humble; and in the trials and exercises which teach him to seek happiness in and from God, not from perishing enjoyments. |
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