James 1:12

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Blessed is the man who suffers temptation. For when he has been proven, he shall receive the crown of life which God has promised to those who love him.

Cross References

Genesis 22:1

After these things occurred, God tested Abraham, and he said to him, "Abraham, Abraham." And he answered, "Here I am."

Nehemiah 1:5

And I said: "I beg you, O Lord, God of heaven, strong, great, and terrible, who keeps covenant and mercy with those who love you and who keep your commandments:

Job 2:10

He said to her, "You have spoken like one of the foolish wives. If we accepted good things from the hand of God, why should we not accept bad things?" In all this, Job did not sin with his lips.

Job 5:17

Blessed is the man whom God corrects; therefore, do not reject the chastisement of the Lord.

Psalm 11:5

They have said: "We will magnify our tongue; our lips belong to us. What is Lord to us?"

Psalm 5:11

Their throat is an open sepulcher. They have acted deceitfully with their tongues. Judge them, O God. Let them fall by their own intentions: according to the multitude of their impiety, expel them. For they have provoked you, O Lord.

Exodus 20:6

and showing mercy to thousands of those who love me and keep my precepts.

Proverbs 17:3

Just as silver is tested by fire, and gold is tested in the furnace, so also does the Lord test hearts.

Isaiah 64:4

From ages past, they have not heard it, and they have not perceived it with the ears. Apart from you, O God, the eye has not seen what you have prepared for those who await you.

Zechariah 13:9

And I will lead the third part through fire, and I will burn them just as silver is burned, and I will test them just as gold is tested. They will call on my name, and I will heed them. I will say, "You are my people." And they will say, "The Lord is my God."

Matthew 10:22

And you will be hated by all for the sake of my name. But whoever will have persevered, even to the end, the same shall be saved.

Matthew 25:34

Then the King shall say to those who will be on his right: 'Come, you blessed of my Father. Possess the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

Luke 6:22

Blessed shall you be when men will have hated you, and when they will have separated you and reproached you, and thrown out your name as if evil, because of the Son of man.

Romans 5:4

and patience leads to proving, yet truly proving leads to hope,

Romans 8:28

And we know that, for those who love God, all things work together unto good, for those who, in accordance with his purpose, are called to be saints.

1 Corinthians 2:9

But this is just as it has been written: "The eye has not seen, and the ear has not heard, nor has it entered into the heart of man, what things God has prepared for those who love him."

1 Corinthians 8:3

For if anyone loves God, he is known by him.

1 Corinthians 9:25

And one who competes in a contest abstains from all things. And they do this, of course, so that they may achieve a corruptible crown. But we do this, so that we may achieve what is incorruptible.

Deuteronomy 13:3

you shall not listen to the words of that prophet or dreamer. For the Lord your God is testing you, so that it may become clear whether or not you love him with all your heart and with all your soul.

Deuteronomy 7:9

And you shall know that the Lord your God himself is a strong and faithful God, preserving his covenant and his mercy for those who love him and those who keep his precepts for a thousand generations,

Deuteronomy 8:2

And you shall remember the entire journey along which the Lord your God led you, for forty years through the desert, to afflict you, and to test you, and to make known the things that were turning in your soul, whether or not you would keep his commandments.

2 Timothy 2:15

Be solicitous in the task of presenting yourself before God as a proven and unashamed worker who has handled the Word of Truth correctly.

2 Timothy 4:8

As for the remainder, a crown of justice has been reserved for me, one which the Lord, the just judge, will render to me in that day, and not only to me, but also to those who look forward to his return. Hurry to return to me soon.

Hebrews 10:32

But call to mind the former days, in which, after being enlightened, you endured a great struggle of afflictions.

Hebrews 11:17

By faith, Abraham, when he was tested, offered Isaac, so that he who had received the promises was offering up his only son.

Hebrews 12:5

And you have forgotten the consolation which speaks to you like sons, saying: "My son, do not be willing to neglect the discipline of the Lord. Neither should you become weary, while being rebuked by him."

Hebrews 6:15

And in this way, by enduring patiently, he secured the promise.

James 2:5

My most beloved brothers, listen. Has not God chosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that God has promised to those who love him?

James 5:11

Consider that we beatify those who have endured. You have heard of the patient suffering of Job. And you have seen the end of the Lord, that the Lord is merciful and compassionate.

1 Peter 3:14

And yet, even when you suffer something for the sake of justice, you are blessed. So then, do not be afraid with their fear, and do not be disturbed.

1 Peter 4:13

But instead, commune in the Passion of Christ, and be glad that, when his glory will be revealed, you too may rejoice with exultation.

1 Peter 4:14

If you are reproached for the name of Christ, you will be blessed, because that which is of the honor, glory, and power of God, and that which is of his Spirit, rests upon you.

1 Peter 5:10

But the God of all grace, who has called us to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will himself perfect, confirm, and establish us, after a brief time of suffering.

1 Peter 5:4

And when the Leader of pastors will have appeared, you shall secure an unfading crown of glory.

1 John 4:19

Therefore, let us love God, for God first loved us.

Revelation 2:10

You should fear nothing amid those things which you will suffer. Behold, the devil will cast some of you into prison, so that you may be tested. And you will have tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give to you the crown of life.

Revelation 3:19

Those whom I love, I rebuke and chastise. Therefore, be zealous and do penance.

Revelation 3:21

Whoever prevails, I will grant to him to sit with me on my throne, just as I also have overcome and have sat down with my Father on his throne.