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James 1:2 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for James 1:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting James chapter 1 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Testing and Temptation
“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; temptations: or, trials”
James 1:2 (KJV)
Commentary on James 1:2
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations. This startling command introduces one of Scripture's most counterintuitive principles: joy in trials. The Greek verb hēgēsasthe (ἡγήσασθε, "count" or "consider") is an imperative denoting deliberate rational judgment, not mere emotion. James commands believers to make a conscious choice to regard trials as occasions for charan (χαράν, "joy")—not superficial happiness but deep spiritual gladness rooted in God's purposes."All joy" (pasan charan, πᾶσαν χαράν) means pure, unmixed, complete joy—not partial or grudging acceptance. T...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for James 1:2
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“though now for a little while”
“for when he has been approved”
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses”
“for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.”
“and when they shall exclude and mock you”
“not only to believe in him”
“The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations”
“then heirs; heirs of God”
“the devil is about to throw some of you into prison”
“and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake”