James 1:12

God's Word

Blessed are those who endure when they are tested. When they pass the test, they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

Cross References

Genesis 22:1

Later God tested Abraham and called to him, “Abraham!” “Yes, here I am!” he answered.

Nehemiah 1:5

I said, “Lord God of heaven, great and awe-inspiring God, you faithfully keep your promise  and show mercy to those who love you and obey your commandments.

Job 2:10

He said to her, “You’re talking like a godless fool. We accept the good that God gives us. Shouldn’t we also accept the bad?” Through all this Job’s lips did not utter one sinful word.

Job 5:17

“Blessed is the person whom God corrects. That person should not despise discipline from the Almighty.

Psalm 11:5

The Lord tests righteous people, but he hates wicked people and the ones who love violence.

Psalm 119:67

Before you made me suffer, I used to wander off, but now I hold on to your word.

Psalm 119:71

It was good that I had to suffer in order to learn your laws.

Psalm 119:75

I know that your regulations are fair, O Lord, and that you were right to make me suffer.

Psalm 5:11

But let all who take refuge in you rejoice. Let them sing with joy forever. Protect them, and let those who love your name triumph in you.

Psalm 94:12

O Lord, blessed is the person whom you discipline and instruct from your teachings.

Exodus 20:6

But I show mercy to thousands of generations of those who love me and obey my commandments.

Proverbs 17:3

The crucible is for refining silver and the smelter for gold, but the one who purifies hearts ⌞by fire⌟ is the Lord.

Isaiah 64:4

No one has ever heard, no one has paid attention, and no one has seen any god except you. You help those who wait for you.

Zechariah 13:9

I will bring this third ⌞of the people⌟ through the fire. I will refine them as silver is refined. I will test them as gold is tested. They will call on me, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are my people.’ They will reply, ‘The Lord is our God.’ ”

Matthew 10:22

Everyone will hate you because you are committed to me. But the person who patiently endures to the end will be saved.

Matthew 25:34

“Then the king will say to those on his right, ‘Come, my Father has blessed you! Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world.

Luke 6:22

Blessed are you when people hate you, avoid you, insult you, and slander you because you are committed to the Son of Man.

Romans 5:4

endurance creates character, and character creates confidence.

Romans 8:28

We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God—those whom he has called according to his plan.

1 Corinthians 2:9

But as Scripture says: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined the things that God has prepared for those who love him.”

1 Corinthians 8:3

But if they love God, they are known by God.

1 Corinthians 9:25

Everyone who enters an athletic contest goes into strict training. They do it to win a temporary crown, but we do it to win one that will be permanent.

Deuteronomy 13:3

The Lord your God is testing you to find out if you really love him with all your heart and with all your soul.

Deuteronomy 7:9

Keep in mind that the Lord your God is ⌞the only⌟ God. He is a faithful God, who keeps his promise  and is merciful to thousands of generations of those who love him and obey his commands.

Deuteronomy 8:2

Remember that for 40 years the Lord your God led you on your journey in the desert. He did this in order to humble you and test you. He wanted to know whether or not you would wholeheartedly obey his commands.

2 Timothy 2:15

Do your best to present yourself to God as a tried-and-true worker who isn’t ashamed to teach the word of truth correctly.

2 Timothy 4:8

The prize that shows I have God’s approval is now waiting for me. The Lord, who is a fair judge, will give me that prize on that day. He will give it not only to me but also to everyone who is eagerly waiting for him to come again.

Hebrews 10:32

Remember the past, when you first learned the truth. You endured a lot of hardship and pain.

Hebrews 11:17

When God tested Abraham, faith led him to offer his son Isaac. Abraham, the one who received the promises from God, was willing to offer his only son as a sacrifice.

Hebrews 12:5

You have forgotten the encouraging words that God speaks to you as his children: “My child, pay attention when the Lord disciplines you. Don’t give up when he corrects you.

Hebrews 6:15

So Abraham received what God promised because he waited patiently for it.

James 2:5

Listen, my dear brothers and sisters! Didn’t God choose poor people in the world to become rich in faith and to receive the kingdom that he promised to those who love him?

James 5:11

We consider those who endure to be blessed. You have heard about Job’s endurance. You saw that the Lord ended Job’s suffering because the Lord is compassionate and merciful.

1 Peter 3:14

But even if you suffer for doing what God approves, you are blessed. Don’t be afraid of those who want to harm you. Don’t get upset.

1 Peter 4:13

but be happy as you share Christ’s sufferings. Then you will also be full of joy when he appears again in his glory.

1 Peter 4:14

If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed because the Spirit of glory—the Spirit of God—is resting on you.

1 Peter 5:10

God, who shows you his kindness  and who has called you through Christ Jesus to his eternal glory, will restore you, strengthen you, make you strong, and support you as you suffer for a little while.

1 Peter 5:4

Then, when the chief shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

1 John 4:19

We love because God loved us first.

Revelation 2:10

Don’t be afraid of what you are going to suffer. The devil is going to throw some of you into prison so that you may be tested. Your suffering will go on for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Revelation 3:19

I correct and discipline everyone I love. Take this seriously, and change the way you think and act.

Revelation 3:21

I will allow everyone who wins the victory to sit with me on my throne, as I have won the victory and have sat down with my Father on his throne.