James 1:2

Trials, Testing, And Faith

¹ James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are in the Diaspora: Greetings. ² Count it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials, ³ knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.

Fall Into Temptation

1 Peter 1:6-8

Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been been grieved by various trials,

Luke 6:22-23

Blessed are you when men shall hate you, and when they shall exclude and mock you, and throw out your name as evil, for the Son of Man's sake.

James 1:12

Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which he promised to those who love him.

Matthew 5:10-12

Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

Acts 5:41

They therefore departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the Name.

Romans 8:17-18

and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint heirs with Christ; if indeed we suffer with him, that we may also be glorified with him.

Romans 8:35-37

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Could oppression, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness." Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.

Philippians 1:29

Because it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in him, but also to suffer on his behalf,

Colossians 1:24

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church;

Hebrews 10:34

For you both had compassion on them that were in chains, and joyfully accepted the plundering of your possessions, since you knew that you yourselves had a better possession and an enduring one.

Hebrews 11:36-38

Others were tried by mocking and scourging, yes, moreover by bonds and imprisonment.

1 Peter 4:13-16

But because you are partakers of Christ's sufferings, rejoice; that at the revelation of his glory you also may rejoice with exceeding joy.

2 Peter 2:9

the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment;

Revelation 2:10

Do not be afraid of the things which you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested; and you will have oppression for ten days. Be faithful to death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Philippians 2:17

Yes, and if I am poured out on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice, and rejoice with you all.