James 1:4

Contemporary English Version 1995

But you must learn to endure everything, so you will be completely mature and not lacking in anything.

Cross References

1 Peter 5:10

But God shows undeserved kindness to everyone. That's why he appointed Christ Jesus to choose you to share in his eternal glory. You will suffer for a while, but God will make you complete, steady, strong, and firm.

Luke 21:19

You will be saved by being faithful to me.

Matthew 5:48

But you must always act like your Father in heaven.

2 Timothy 3:17

The Scriptures train God's servants to do all kinds of good deeds.

Habakkuk 2:3

At the time I have decided, my words will come true. You can trust what I say about the future. It may take a long time, but keep on waiting— it will happen!

Hebrews 13:21

I pray God will make you ready to obey him and that you will always be eager to do right. May Jesus help you do what pleases God. To Jesus Christ be glory forever and ever! Amen.

Galatians 6:9

Don't get tired of helping others. You will be rewarded when the time is right, if you don't give up.

Psalm 40:1

I patiently waited, Lord, for you to hear my prayer. You listened

Psalm 37:7

Be patient and trust the Lord. Don't let it bother you when all goes well for those who do sinful things.

James 3:2

All of us do many wrong things. But if you can control your tongue, you are mature and able to control your whole body.

James 1:5

If any of you need wisdom, you should ask God, and it will be given to you. God is generous and won't correct you for asking.

1 Corinthians 2:6

We do use wisdom when speaking to people who are mature in their faith. But it isn't the wisdom of this world or of its rulers, who will soon disappear.

Colossians 4:12

Your own Epaphras, who serves Christ Jesus, sends his greetings. He always prays hard that you may fully know what the Lord wants you to do and that you may do it completely.

Luke 8:15

Those seeds that fell on good ground are the people who listen to the message and keep it in good and honest hearts. They last and produce a harvest.

Matthew 10:22

Everyone will hate you because of me. But if you remain faithful until the end, you will be saved.

Job 17:9

They would do the right thing and because they did, they would grow stronger.

Proverbs 4:8

If you value Wisdom and hold tightly to her, great honors will be yours.

2 Peter 1:9

But if you don't grow, you are like someone who is nearsighted or blind, and you have forgotten that your past sins are forgiven.

John 17:23

I am one with them, and you are one with me, so they may become completely one. Then this world's people will know that you sent me. They will know that you love my followers as much as you love me.

Luke 18:22

When Jesus heard this, he said, “There is one thing you still need to do. Go and sell everything you own! Give the money to the poor, and you will have riches in heaven. Then come and be my follower.”

Mark 10:21

Jesus looked closely at the man. He liked him and said, “There's one thing you still need to do. Go sell everything you own. Give the money to the poor, and you will have riches in heaven. Then come with me.”

Matthew 19:20

The young man said, “I have obeyed all of these. What else must I do?”

1 Thessalonians 5:23

I pray that God, who gives peace, will make you completely holy. And may your spirit, soul, and body be kept healthy and faultless until our Lord Jesus Christ returns.