James 1:2

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James 1:2

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

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A man who endures trials is blessed, because when he passes the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

Those who are persecuted for righteousness are blessed,
for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.

You are blessed when people hate you,
when they exclude you, insult you,
and slander your name as evil

because of the Son of Man.

Then they went out from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to be dishonored on behalf of the Name.

and if children, also heirs—heirs of God and coheirs with Christ—seeing that we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him.

But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power

is perfected in weakness.”

Therefore, I will most gladly boast all the more about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may reside in me.

For it has been given to you on Christ’s behalf not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,

But even if I am poured out as a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I am completing in my flesh what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for His body, that is, the church.

For you sympathized with the prisoners and accepted with joy the confiscation of your possessions, knowing that you yourselves have a better and enduring possession.

Instead, rejoice as you share in the sufferings of the Messiah, so that you may also rejoice with great joy at the revelation of His glory.

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and others experienced mockings and scourgings, as well as bonds and imprisonment.

You rejoice in this, though now for a short time you have had to struggle in various trials

then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to keep the unrighteous under punishment until the day of judgment,

Don’t be afraid of what you are about to suffer. Look, the Devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will have affliction for 10 days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.