James 1:2 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)2 Consider it [an occasion for] much joy, my brothers, when you experience various trials, Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17692 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition2 Consider it wholly joyful, my brethren, whenever you are enveloped in or encounter trials of any sort or fall into various temptations. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)2 Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into manifold temptations; Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible2 My brothers and sisters, think of the various tests you encounter as occasions for joy. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version2 My brothers, when you have fallen into various trials, consider everything a joy, Ver Capítulo |
Do not be afraid of the things you are about to suffer. [For] look, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, so that you may be tested, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. [But], you should be faithful [to God] even to the point of dying [for Him], and I will give you the crown of [never ending] life.
But even if I am poured out like a drink offering [See Ex. 29:38-41] on the sacrifice and service produced by your faith, I am glad and will rejoice with all of you. [Note: Paul here likens the possible pouring out of his blood to the wine and oil of the Old Testament sacrifice, which is then likened to the Philippians’ faithful service to God].