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.

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KJV

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.

ASV

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he hath been approved, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to them that love him.

YLT

Happy the man who doth endure temptation, because, becoming approved, he shall receive the crown of the life, which the Lord did promise to those loving Him.

DBT

Blessed [is the] man who endures temptation; for, having been proved, he shall receive the crown of life, which He has promised to them that love him.

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James does all he can to encourage people to bear their trials with joy, as a burden which is bearable, and says that perfect patience consists in bearing things for their own sake, not for the hope of some better reward elsewhere. He nevertheless tries …

Didymus the Blind· COMMENTARY ON JAMES, 398patristic

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Blessed is the man that endureth temptation,....

John Gill· Exposition of the New Testament (1746-1748)reformed

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation - This is a mere Jewish sentiment, and on it the Jews speak some excellent things. In Shemoth Rabba, sec. 31, fol. 129, and in Rab. Tanchum, fol. 29, 4, we have these words: Blessed is the man שהיה עומד בנסיונו shehayah omed benisyono who stands in his temptation; for there is no man whom God does not try. He tries the rich, to see if they will open their hands to the poor. He tries the poor, to see if they will receive affliction and not murmur.

Adam Clarke· Commentary on the Bible, 1832evangelical

The believer's heart fills up the omission, without the name needing to be mentioned. The "faithful One who promised" (Heb 10:23). to them that love him--In 2Ti 4:8, "the crown of righteousness to them that love His appearing." Love produces patient endurance: none attest their love more than they who suffer for Him.

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871reformed

But those sins which bring sufferings, or the weakness and faults men are chargeable with under them, are by no means to be imputed to God, who cannot be the author of sin, but is the author of all good,

Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan

This blessedness, involved in a crown of life, is a promised thing to the righteous sufferer. It is therefore what we may most surely depend upon: for, when heaven and earth shall pass away, this word of God shall not fail of being fulfilled. But withal let us take notice that our future reward comes, not as a debt, but by a gracious promise.

Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan

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Cross-references

84 linked verses

The verses this one reaches12

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.
James 1:2
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,
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 you.
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.”
Matthew 5:10
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
1 Peter 1:6–8
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials
Revelation 2:10
Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Look, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
James 5:11
See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
Romans 5:3
Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
1 Corinthians 8:3
But the one who loves God is known by God.
Matthew 10:22
You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.
2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.

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topics/temptation
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation
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Featured studyJames — the Study GuideThis study walks through this verse.

The Feeding of the Multitude — Gustave Doré (engraving, public domain)

James — The Lord's brother writes to the twelve tribes scattered abroad — five chapters of direct, practical wisdom on the life faith produces. Pure religion, the tongue, the prayer of the righteous.

Canon: New Testament
Author: James the Lord's brother (traditional — cf. Gal 1:19), leader of the Jerusalem church
Date: Early — possibly mid-40s AD, making it likely the earliest NT letter

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Every other verse the study tradition links to this one, in the Bible’s own order. The first links in each book carry a line of their text; every reference opens its full verse page.

Genesis1

Genesis 22:1Some time later God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,”…

Exodus1

Exodus 20:6but showing loving devotion to a thousand generations of those who love Me and…

Deuteronomy5

Joshua1

Joshua 22:5But be very careful to observe the commandment and the law that Moses the…

Judges1

Judges 5:31So may all Your enemies perish, O LORD! But may those who love You…

1 Kings2

2 Chronicles1

2 Chronicles 23:11Then Jehoiada and his sons brought out the king’s son, put the crown on…

Nehemiah1

Nehemiah 1:5Then I said: “O LORD, God of heaven, the great and awesome God who…

Job5

Psalms10

Proverbs2

Isaiah2

Daniel1

Daniel 9:4And I prayed to the LORD my God and confessed, “O, Lord, the great…

Zechariah1

Zechariah 13:9This third I will bring through the fire;I will refine them like silverand test…

Malachi1

Malachi 3:2But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when…

Matthew5

Mark2

Luke3

Luke 22:28

Romans2

1 Corinthians3

1 Corinthians 13:7

2 Corinthians2

2 Timothy3

2 Timothy 4:8

Hebrews6

James2

1 Peter5

1 Peter 1:7so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even…

1 John1

1 John 4:19

Revelation3

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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…
- 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.
- Romans 5:3–5
  Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
- 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.”
- Romans 8:35–39
  Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?
Through
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…
leads to
- 2 Corinthians 4:17
  For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:3
  But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.
- 1 Peter 1:6–7
  In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials

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