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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Happy is the one who endures testing, because when he has proven to be genuine, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him.

"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

"Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject you as evil on account of the Son of Man!

So they left the council rejoicing because they had been considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name.

And if children, then heirs (namely, heirs of God and also fellow heirs with Christ) -- if indeed we suffer with him so we may also be glorified with him.

But he said to me, "My grace is enough for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." So then, I will boast most gladly about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may reside in me.

For it has been granted to you not only to believe in Christ but also to suffer for him,

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

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my physical body -- for the sake of his body, the church -- what is lacking in the sufferings of Christ.

For in fact you shared the sufferings of those in prison, and you accepted the confiscation of your belongings with joy, because you knew that you certainly had a better and lasting possession.

But rejoice in the degree that you have shared in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice and be glad.

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And others experienced mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment.

This brings you great joy, although you may have to suffer for a short time in various trials.

-- if so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from their trials, and to reserve the unrighteous for punishment at the day of judgment,

Do not be afraid of the things you are about to suffer. The devil is about to have some of you thrown into prison so you may be tested, and you will experience suffering for ten days. Remain faithful even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown that is life itself.