James 1:12

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

The man

The crown

Which

James 2:5

Matthew 10:22

Matthew 19:28

Them

General references

Matthew 5:4

Bible References

The man

My Brothers, whatever may be the temptations that beset you from time to time, always regard them as a reason for rejoicing,

We count those who displayed such endurance blessed! You have heard, too, of Job's endurance, and have seen what the Lord's purpose was, for 'the Lord is full of pity and compassion.'

And so, after patiently waiting, Abraham obtained the fulfillment of God's promise.

Call to mind those early days in which, after you had received the Light, you patiently underwent a long and painful conflict.

and you have forgotten the encouraging words which are addressed to you as God's Children-- 'My child, think not lightly of the Lord's discipline, do not despond when he rebukes you;

'All whom I love I rebuke and discipline.' Therefore be in earnest and repent.

The crown

Then the King will say to those on his right 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father, enter upon possession of the Kingdom prepared for you ever since the beginning of the world.

You are the men who have stood by me in my trials;

To those who, by perseverance in doing good, aim at glory, honor, and all that is imperishable, he will give Immortal Life;

Every athlete exercises self-restraint in everything; they, indeed, for a crown that fades, we for one that is unfading.

And now the crown of righteousness awaits me, which the Lord, the just Judge, will give me on 'That Day'--and not only to me, but to all who have loved his Appearing.

that the genuineness of your faith--a thing far more precious than gold, which is perishable, yet has to be tested by fire--may win praise and glory and honour at the Appearing of Jesus Christ.

No, the more you share the sufferings of the Christ, the more may you rejoice, that, when the time comes for the manifestation of his Glory, you may rejoice and exult.

Then, when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will win the crown of glory that never fades.

Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. The Devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tempted, and may undergo persecution for ten days. Be faithful even to death, and I will give you the Crown of Life.

To him who conquers--to him I will give the right to sit beside me on my throne, as I, when I conquered, took my seat beside my Father on his throne.

Which

Listen, my dear Brothers. Has not God chosen those who are poor in the things of this world to be rich through their faith, and to possess the Kingdom which he has promised to those who love him?

And you will be hated by every one on account of my Name. Yet the man that endures to the end shall be saved.

"I tell you," answered Jesus, "that at the New Creation, 'when the Son of Man takes his seat on his throne of glory,' you who followed me shall be seated upon twelve thrones, as judges of the twelve tribes of Israel.

Them

Listen, my dear Brothers. Has not God chosen those who are poor in the things of this world to be rich through their faith, and to possess the Kingdom which he has promised to those who love him?

But we do know that God causes all things to work together for the good of those who love him-those who have received the Call in accordance with his purpose.

It is what Scripture speaks of as-'What eye never saw, nor ear ever heard, what never entered the mind of man-even all that God has prepared for those who love him.'

On the other hand, if a man loves God, he is known by God.

Though you have never seen him, yet you love him; though you do not even now see him, yet you believe in him, and exalt with a triumphant happiness too great for words,

We love, because God first loved us.

General references

Blessed are the mourners, for they shall be comforted.