James 1:12
The Scripture
(12) 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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
James begins by addressing believers who have been called to a good work, urging them to be pure and free from deceit. He warns that true faith is proven by actions, not just words, and that the letter will be tested with trials to reveal genuine faith. The chapter emphasizes that faith without works is dead.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
James 1:2James 1:3James 1:4James 5:11Job 5:17Psalms 94:12Psalms 119:67Psalms 119:71Psalms 119:75Proverbs 3:11Proverbs 3:12Hebrews 6:15
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