James 1:4

Free Bible Version

Let your endurance become as strong as possible, so that you will be completely mature, without any shortcomings.

Cross References

Job 17:9

Those who are right keep going, and those whose hands are clean grow stronger and stronger.

Psalm 37:7

Be still in God's presence; wait patiently for him. Don't be upset over people who prosper when they carry out their evil schemes.

Psalm 40:1

I waited for the Lord patiently, and he turned to me—he heard my cry for help.

Proverbs 4:8

Treasure wisdom, and she will praise you; embrace her, and she will honor you.

Habakkuk 2:3

For the vision is for a future time, it is about the end and it does not lie. If it seems slow in being fulfilled, wait for it, for it will definitely come—it will not be delayed!

Matthew 10:22

Everyone will hate you because you follow me, but those who endure until the end will be saved.

Matthew 19:20

“I've kept all these commandments,” the young man said. “What else do I need to do?”

Matthew 5:48

Grow up and become completely trustworthy, just as your heavenly Father is trustworthy.”

Mark 10:21

Jesus looked at him with love and said, “You're only missing one thing. Go and sell everything you own, give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come and follow me.”

Luke 18:22

When Jesus heard this he told the man, “You still lack one thing. Go and sell all you have, give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come and follow me!”

Luke 21:19

By standing firm you will gain your lives.

Luke 8:15

The seeds sown on good earth are those who are honest and do what is right. They hear the message of truth, hold on to it, and through their perseverance produce a good harvest.

John 17:23

I live in them, and you live in me. May they be completely one, so the whole world will know that you did send me, and that you love them, just as you love me.

1 Corinthians 2:6

However, we do use words of wisdom when we speak to those who are spiritually mature, but this isn't wisdom that comes from this world, or from the rulers of this world who soon fade from the scene.

Galatians 6:9

Let's never tire of doing good, for we'll reap a harvest at the proper time, if we don't give up.

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends his greetings. He's always passionate in his prayers on your behalf, praying that you'll stand firm as grown-up Christians, totally convinced about everything as God would want.

1 Thessalonians 5:23

May the God of peace himself make you completely holy, and may your whole being—body, mind and spirit—be kept blameless for when our Lord Jesus Christ returns.

2 Timothy 3:17

This is how God provides a thorough preparation for those who work for him to accomplish all that's good.

Hebrews 13:21

may he provide you with all that is good so you can do his will. May he work in us, doing everything that pleases him, through Jesus Christ—glory to him forever and ever. Amen.

James 1:5

If any of you need wisdom, ask God, who gives generously to everyone without holding back.

James 3:2

All of us make mistakes in many ways. Anyone who doesn't make mistakes in what they say is truly a good person who can keep the whole body under control.

1 Peter 5:10

After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace who called you into his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore you, support you, strengthen you, and give you a solid foundation.

2 Peter 1:9

For anyone who doesn't have such qualities is short-sighted, or blind. They forget that they've been cleansed from their past sins.