James 5:11

Good News Translation (US Version)

We call them happy because they endured. You have heard of Job's patience, and you know how the Lord provided for him in the end. For the Lord is full of mercy and compassion.

Cross References

James 1:12

Happy are those who remain faithful under trials, because when they succeed in passing such a test, they will receive as their reward the life which God has promised to those who love him.

Exodus 34:6

The Lord then passed in front of him and called out, “I, the Lord, am a God who is full of compassion and pity, who is not easily angered and who shows great love and faithfulness.

Matthew 10:22

Everyone will hate you because of me. But whoever holds out to the end will be saved.

2 Peter 2:9

And so the Lord knows how to rescue godly people from their trials and how to keep the wicked under punishment for the Day of Judgment,

Psalm 86:15

But you, O Lord, are a merciful and loving God, always patient, always kind and faithful.

Job 2:10

Job answered, “You are talking nonsense! When God sends us something good, we welcome it. How can we complain when he sends us trouble?” Even in all this suffering Job said nothing against God.

1 Peter 1:13

So then, have your minds ready for action. Keep alert and set your hope completely on the blessing which will be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed.

Luke 6:36

Be merciful just as your Father is merciful.

Lamentations 3:22

The Lord's unfailing love and mercy still continue,

Psalm 103:8

The Lord is merciful and loving, slow to become angry and full of constant love.

Numbers 14:18

‘I, the Lord, am not easily angered, and I show great love and faithfulness and forgive sin and rebellion. Yet I will not fail to punish children and grandchildren to the third and fourth generation for the sins of their parents.’

Hebrews 10:39

We are not people who turn back and are lost. Instead, we have faith and are saved.

Hebrews 3:14

For we are all partners with Christ if we hold firmly to the end the confidence we had at the beginning.

Ephesians 2:4

But God's mercy is so abundant, and his love for us is so great,

Micah 7:18

There is no other god like you, O Lord; you forgive the sins of your people who have survived. You do not stay angry forever, but you take pleasure in showing us your constant love.

1 Chronicles 21:13

David replied to Gad, “I am in a desperate situation! But I don't want to be punished by people. Let the Lord himself be the one to punish me, because he is merciful.”

Hebrews 3:6

But Christ is faithful as the Son in charge of God's house. We are his house if we keep up our courage and our confidence in what we hope for.

Ephesians 1:6

Let us praise God for his glorious grace, for the free gift he gave us in his dear Son!

Romans 2:4

Or perhaps you despise his great kindness, tolerance, and patience. Surely you know that God is kind, because he is trying to lead you to repent.

Luke 1:50

from one generation to another he shows mercy to those who honor him.

Jonah 4:2

So he prayed, “Lord, didn't I say before I left home that this is just what you would do? That's why I did my best to run away to Spain! I knew that you are a loving and merciful God, always patient, always kind, and always ready to change your mind and not punish.

Joel 2:13

Let your broken heart show your sorrow; tearing your clothes is not enough.” Come back to the Lord your God. He is kind and full of mercy; he is patient and keeps his promise; he is always ready to forgive and not punish.

Isaiah 63:9

from all their suffering. It was not an angel, but the Lord himself who saved them. In his love and compassion he rescued them. He had always taken care of them in the past,

Isaiah 63:7

I will tell of the Lord's unfailing love; I praise him for all he has done for us. He has richly blessed the people of Israel because of his mercy and constant love.

Ecclesiastes 7:8

The end of something is better than its beginning. Patience is better than pride.

Psalm 119:132

Turn to me and have mercy on me as you do on all those who love you.

Psalm 116:5

The Lord is merciful and good; our God is compassionate.

Psalm 103:13

As a father is kind to his children, so the Lord is kind to those who honor him.

Psalm 94:12

Lord, how happy are those you instruct, the ones to whom you teach your law!

Psalm 86:5

You are good to us and forgiving, full of constant love for all who pray to you.

Psalm 78:38

But God was merciful to his people. He forgave their sin and did not destroy them. Many times he held back his anger and restrained his fury.

Psalm 37:37

Notice good people, observe the righteous; peaceful people have descendants,

Job 23:10

Yet God knows every step I take; if he tests me, he will find me pure.

Job 1:2

He had seven sons and three daughters,

Nehemiah 9:17

They refused to obey; they forgot all you did; they forgot the miracles you had performed. In their pride they chose a leader to take them back to slavery in Egypt. But you are a God who forgives; you are gracious and loving, slow to be angry. Your mercy is great; you did not forsake them.

2 Chronicles 30:9

If you return to the Lord, then those who have taken your relatives away as prisoners will take pity on them and let them come back home. The Lord your God is kind and merciful, and if you return to him, he will accept you.”

Daniel 9:9

You are merciful and forgiving, although we have rebelled against you.

Psalm 145:8

The Lord is loving and merciful, slow to become angry and full of constant love.

Psalm 51:1

Be merciful to me, O God, because of your constant love. Because of your great mercy wipe away my sins!

Nehemiah 9:31

And yet, because your mercy is great, you did not forsake or destroy them. You are a gracious and merciful God!

Job 1:1

There was a man named Job, living in the land of Uz, who worshiped God and was faithful to him. He was a good man, careful not to do anything evil.

James 1:2

My friends, consider yourselves fortunate when all kinds of trials come your way,

1 Peter 3:14

But even if you should suffer for doing what is right, how happy you are! Do not be afraid of anyone, and do not worry.

Luke 11:10

For those who ask will receive, and those who seek will find, and the door will be opened to anyone who knocks.