Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
What does James 1:3 mean?
Christianity teaches men to be joyful under troubles: such exercises are sent from God's love; and trials in the way of duty will brighten our graces now, and our crown at last.
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Keep this verse inside James 1:2-4 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Commentary on James 1:3
Knowing this , that the trying of your faith worketh patience. Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience - Patience is one of the fruits of such a trial, and the grace of patience is worth the trial which it may cost to procure it. This is one of the passages which show that James was acquainted with the writings of Paul. See the Introduction, Section 5. The sentiment expressed here is found in Romans 5:3 . See the notes at that verse. Paul has carried the sentiment out farther, and shows that tribulation produces other effects than patience.
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Context in James 1
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James 1 belongs to the opening movement of the book, especially the section often described as testing and wisdom. James is a wisdom-shaped epistle about testing, speech, wealth, impartiality, works, prayer, and practical holiness. Read this chapter with the wider themes of works, wisdom, and speech in view so the individual verses keep their proper weight.
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