James 1:12

New Century Version

When people are tempted and still continue strong, they should be happy. After they have proved their faith, God will reward them with life forever. God promised this to all those who love him.

Cross References

1 Peter 5:10

And after you suffer for a short time, God, who gives all grace, will make everything right. He will make you strong and support you and keep you from falling. He called you to share in his glory in Christ, a glory that will continue forever.

Revelation 2:10

Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer for ten days. But be faithful, even if you have to die, and I will give you the crown of life.

James 5:11

We say they are happy because they did not give up. You have heard about Job’s patience, and you know the Lord’s purpose for him in the end. You know the Lord is full of mercy and is kind.

Romans 8:28

We know that in everything God works for the good of those who love him. They are the people he called, because that was his plan.

Matthew 10:22

All people will hate you because you follow me, but those people who keep their faith until the end will be saved.

1 Corinthians 9:25

All those who compete in the games use self-control so they can win a crown. That crown is an earthly thing that lasts only a short time, but our crown will never be destroyed.

1 Peter 3:14

But even if you suffer for doing right, you are blessed. “Don’t be afraid of what they fear; do not dread those things.”

2 Timothy 4:8

Now, a crown is being held for me—a crown for being right with God. The Lord, the judge who judges rightly, will give the crown to me on that day—not only to me but to all those who have waited with love for him to come again.

James 2:5

Listen, my dear brothers and sisters! God chose the poor in the world to be rich with faith and to receive the kingdom God promised to those who love him.

1 Peter 5:4

Then when Christ, the Chief Shepherd, comes, you will get a glorious crown that will never lose its beauty.

1 Corinthians 2:9

But as it is written in the Scriptures: “No one has ever seen this, and no one has ever heard about it. No one has ever imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.”

Deuteronomy 8:2

Remember how the Lord your God has led you in the desert for these forty years, taking away your pride and testing you, because he wanted to know what was in your heart. He wanted to know if you would obey his commands.

Proverbs 17:3

A hot furnace tests silver and gold, but the Lord tests hearts.

Zechariah 13:9

The third that is left I will test with fire, purifying them like silver, testing them like gold. Then they will call on me, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘You are my people,’ and they will say, ‘The Lord is our God.’ ”

Revelation 3:21

“Those who win the victory will sit with me on my throne in the same way that I won the victory and sat down with my Father on his throne.

1 Peter 4:13

But be happy that you are sharing in Christ’s sufferings so that you will be happy and full of joy when Christ comes again in glory.

1 Corinthians 8:3

But if any person loves God, that person is known by God.

Revelation 3:19

“I correct and punish those whom I love. So be eager to do right, and change your hearts and lives.

Deuteronomy 13:3

But you must not listen to those prophets or dreamers. The Lord your God is testing you, to find out if you love him with your whole being.

Hebrews 10:32

Remember those days in the past when you first learned the truth. You had a hard struggle with many sufferings, but you continued strong.

Psalm 119:71

It was good for me to suffer so I would learn your demands.

Deuteronomy 7:9

So know that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God. He will keep his agreement of love for a thousand lifetimes for people who love him and obey his commands.

Hebrews 6:15

Abraham waited patiently for this to happen, and he received what God promised.

Matthew 25:34

“Then the King will say to the people on his right, ‘Come, my Father has given you his blessing. Receive the kingdom God has prepared for you since the world was made.

Psalm 119:67

Before I suffered, I did wrong, but now I obey your word.

Nehemiah 1:5

“Lord, God of heaven, you are the great God who is to be respected. You are loyal, and you keep your agreement with those who love you and obey your commands.

Hebrews 11:17

It was by faith that Abraham, when God tested him, offered his son Isaac as a sacrifice. God made the promises to Abraham, but Abraham was ready to offer his own son as a sacrifice.

Psalm 119:75

Lord, I know that your laws are right and that it was right for you to punish me.

1 John 4:19

We love because God first loved us.

Isaiah 64:4

From long ago no one has ever heard of a God like you. No one has ever seen a God besides you, who helps the people who trust you.

Psalm 5:11

But let everyone who trusts you be happy; let them sing glad songs forever. Protect those who love you and who are happy because of you.

Exodus 20:6

But I show kindness to thousands who love me and obey my commands.

Hebrews 12:5

You have forgotten the encouraging words that call you his children: “My child, don’t think the Lord’s discipline is worth nothing, and don’t stop trying when he corrects you.

Job 5:17

“The one whom God corrects is happy, so do not hate being corrected by the Almighty.

Psalm 94:12

Lord, those you correct are happy; you teach them from your law.

Genesis 22:1

After these things God tested Abraham’s faith. God said to him, “Abraham!” And he answered, “Here I am.”

Job 2:10

Job answered, “You are talking like a foolish woman. Should we take only good things from God and not trouble?” In spite of all this Job did not sin in what he said.

Psalm 11:5

The Lord tests those who do right, but he hates the wicked and those who love to hurt others.

Luke 6:22

“People will hate you, shut you out, insult you, and say you are evil because you follow the Son of Man. But when they do, you will be blessed.

Romans 5:4

And patience produces character, and character produces hope.

2 Timothy 2:15

Make every effort to give yourself to God as the kind of person he will approve. Be a worker who is not ashamed and who uses the true teaching in the right way.

1 Peter 4:14

When people insult you because you follow Christ, you are blessed, because the glorious Spirit, the Spirit of God, is with you.