James 1:3 BSB — MannaFest

Original language & word study

9 tagged words

Original	Transliteration	Meaning	Word study
γινώσκοντες	ginōskontes	knowing	G1097 →
ὅτι	hoti	that	G3754 →
τὸ	to	the	G3588 →
δοκίμιον	dokimion	testing	G1383 →
ὑμῶν	humōn	of your	G4771 →
τῆς	tēs	<the>	G3588 →
πίστεως	pisteōs	faith	G4102 →
κατεργάζεται	katergazetai	produces	G2716 →
ὑπομονήν·	hupomonēn	endurance;	G5281 →

Rare words are the text's own signal of a deliberate thread: the fewer the occurrences, the more the places it appears belong together.

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Where the connections lead

Follow this verse’s cross-references two steps out. Each card is a verse this one points to, and beneath it the verses that one points to in turn. Where several different paths arrive at the same place, that place is listed first: the text keeps returning to it. Every stop shows its own words, and every stop is a page.

Through
Romans 8:28
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
leads to
- 1 Peter 5:10
  And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish…
  Reached by 2 independent paths from here.
- James 1:12
  Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
  Reached by 2 independent paths from here.
- Romans 5:3–5
  Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
  Reached by 2 independent paths from here.
- Genesis 50:20
  As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people.
- 1 Corinthians 2:9
  Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.”
Through
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.
leads to
- Romans 8:18
  I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us.
Through
Hebrews 10:36
You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.
leads to
- Hebrews 12:1
  Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set…
- Psalms 37:7
  Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes.

The gold bar shows how strongly the cross-reference sources tie the two verses together: a long bar means many compiled references make the connection, a short one means few.

Romans 5:3–4Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;Hebrews 10:36You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.Colossians 1:11being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully Romans 8:28And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.2 Corinthians 4:17For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.1 Peter 1:7so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.Deuteronomy 8:2Remember that these forty years the LORD your God led you all the way in the wilderness, so that He might humble you and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commandments.Romans 15:4For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.2 Peter 1:6and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;Romans 8:25But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently.Hebrews 12:1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us.Luke 21:19By your patient endurance you will gain your souls.2 Thessalonians 3:5May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.Romans 2:7To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.2 Thessalonians 1:4That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of all the persecution and affliction you are enduring.Hebrews 6:12Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.2 Peter 1:20Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation.

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