James 1:3

Trials, Testing, And Faith

² My Brothers, whatever may be the temptations that beset you from time to time, always regard them as a reason for rejoicing, ³ Knowing, as you do, that the testing of your faith develops endurance. ⁴ And let endurance do its work perfectly, so that you may be altogether perfect, and in no respect deficient.

Trial Of Your Faith

Romans 5:3-4

And not only that, but let us also exult in our troubles;

Hebrews 10:36

You still have need of patient endurance, in order that, when you have done God's will, you may obtain the fulfillment of his promise.

2 Peter 1:6

knowledge by self-control, self-control by endurance, endurance by piety,

Romans 2:7

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

Romans 8:25

But when we hope for what is not before our eyes, then we wait for it with patience.

Romans 8:28

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.

Romans 15:4

Whatever was written in the Scriptures in days gone by was written for our instruction, so that, through patient endurance, and through the encouragement drawn from the Scriptures, we might hold fast to our hope.

2 Corinthians 4:17

The light burden of our momentary trouble is preparing for us, in measure transcending thought, a weight of imperishable glory;

Colossians 1:11

You will be made strong at all points with a strength worthy of the power manifested in his Glory--strong to endure with patience, and even with gladness, whatever may befall you;

2 Thessalonians 1:4

So much is this the case that we ourselves speak with pride, before the Churches of God, of the patience and faith which you have shown, in spite of all the persecutions and troubles that you are enduring.

2 Thessalonians 3:5

May the Lord bring you to the love of God, and to the patience of the Christ.

Hebrews 12:1

Seeing, therefore, that there is on every side of us such a throng of witnesses, let us also lay aside everything that hinders us, and the sin that clings about us, and run with patient endurance the race that lies before us,

1 Peter 1:7

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.