James 5:11

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.

We count

Hebrews 10:39

And have

1 Peter 1:6

2 Peter 2:9

The lord is

Ephesians 2:4

General references

Luke 11:10

Luke 21:19

Bible References

We count

Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love him.

"Blessed are those who have been persecuted in the cause of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

"You will be hated by all men because of my name; and he who endures to the end shall be saved.

but Christ as a Son in his own house; and we are that house, if we retain the cheerful courage and pride of our hope firm unto the end.

"But we are not of defections unto perdition, but of faith unto the gaining of the soul."

And have

Exult in this, though now for a brief moment, if need be, you have suffered many hardships.

then be sure that the Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptation, and to keep the wicked (who are even now enduring punishment) for the "Day of Judgment";

The lord is

"His mercy is unto generations and generations on those who reverence him.

"Do you therefore be merciful, As your Father is merciful.

Or do you despise the riches of his kindness and forbearance and long patience? Do you not know that the kindness of God is leading you to repentance?

and to the praise of his glorious grace which he graciously bestowed upon us in the Beloved.

But God, who is rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us,

General references

"For he that asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks the door shall be opened.

"In your patience you shall purchase your souls.