James 5:11

New Century Version

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.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 21:13

David said to Gad, “I am in great trouble. Let the Lord punish me, because the Lord is very merciful. Don’t let my punishment come from human beings.”

2 Chronicles 30:9

Come back to the Lord. Then the people who captured your relatives and children will be kind to them and will let them return to this land. The Lord your God is kind and merciful. He will not turn away from you if you return to him.

Nehemiah 9:17

They refused to listen; they forgot the miracles you did for them. So they became stubborn and turned against you, choosing a leader to take them back to slavery. But you are a forgiving God. You are kind and full of mercy. You do not become angry quickly, and you have great love. So you did not leave them.

Nehemiah 9:31

But because your mercy is great, you did not kill them all or leave them. You are a kind and merciful God.

Job 1:1

A man named Job lived in the land of Uz. He was an honest and innocent man; he honored God and stayed away from evil.

Job 1:2

Job had seven sons and three daughters.

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.

Job 23:10

But God knows the way that I take, and when he has tested me, I will come out like gold.

Psalm 103:13

The Lord has mercy on those who respect him, as a father has mercy on his children.

Psalm 103:8

The Lord shows mercy and is kind. He does not become angry quickly, and he has great love.

Psalm 116:5

The Lord is kind and does what is right; our God is merciful.

Psalm 119:132

Look at me and have mercy on me as you do for those who love you.

Psalm 145:8

The Lord is kind and shows mercy. He does not become angry quickly but is full of love.

Psalm 37:37

Think of the innocent person, and watch the honest one. The man who has peace will have children to live after him.

Psalm 51:1

God, be merciful to me because you are loving. Because you are always ready to be merciful, wipe out all my wrongs.

Psalm 78:38

Still God was merciful. He forgave their sins and did not destroy them. Many times he held back his anger and did not stir up all his anger.

Psalm 86:15

But, Lord, you are a God who shows mercy and is kind. You don’t become angry quickly. You have great love and faithfulness.

Psalm 86:5

Lord, you are kind and forgiving and have great love for those who call to you.

Psalm 94:12

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

Exodus 34:6

The Lord passed in front of Moses and said, “I am the Lord. The Lord is a God who shows mercy, who is kind, who doesn’t become angry quickly, who has great love and faithfulness

Ecclesiastes 7:8

It is better to finish something than to start it. It is better to be patient than to be proud.

Isaiah 63:7

I will tell about the Lord’s kindness and praise him for everything he has done. I will praise the Lord for the many good things he has given us and for his goodness to the people of Israel. He has shown great mercy to us and has been very kind to us.

Isaiah 63:9

When they suffered, he suffered also. He sent his own angel to save them. Because of his love and kindness, he saved them. Since long ago he has picked them up and carried them.

Lamentations 3:22

The Lord’s love never ends; his mercies never stop.

Daniel 9:9

“But, Lord our God, you show us mercy and forgive us even though we have turned against you.

Joel 2:13

Tearing your clothes is not enough to show you are sad; let your heart be broken. Come back to the Lord your God, because he is kind and shows mercy. He doesn’t become angry quickly, and he has great love. He can change his mind about doing harm.

Jonah 4:2

He prayed to the Lord, “When I was still in my own country this is what I said would happen, and that is why I quickly ran away to Tarshish. I knew that you are a God who is kind and shows mercy. You don’t become angry quickly, and you have great love. I knew you would choose not to cause harm.

Micah 7:18

There is no God like you. You forgive those who are guilty of sin; you don’t look at the sins of your people who are left alive. You will not stay angry forever, because you enjoy being kind.

Numbers 14:18

‘The Lord doesn’t become angry quickly, but he has great love. He forgives sin and law breaking. But the Lord never forgets to punish guilty people. When parents sin, he will also punish their children, their grandchildren, their great-grandchildren, and their great-great-grandchildren.’

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.

Luke 1:50

God will show his mercy forever and ever to those who worship and serve him.

Luke 11:10

Yes, everyone who asks will receive. The one who searches will find. And everyone who knocks will have the door opened.

Luke 6:36

Show mercy, just as your Father shows mercy.

Romans 2:4

He has been very kind and patient, waiting for you to change, but you think nothing of his kindness. Perhaps you do not understand that God is kind to you so you will change your hearts and lives.

Ephesians 1:6

and it brings praise to God because of his wonderful grace. God gave that grace to us freely, in Christ, the One he loves.

Ephesians 2:4

But God’s mercy is great, and he loved us very much.

Hebrews 10:39

But we are not those who turn back and are lost. We are people who have faith and are saved.

Hebrews 3:14

We all share in Christ if we keep till the end the sure faith we had in the beginning.

Hebrews 3:6

But Christ is faithful as a Son over God’s house. And we are God’s house if we confidently maintain our hope.

James 1:12

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.

James 1:2

My brothers and sisters, when you have many kinds of troubles, you should be full of joy,

1 Peter 1:13

So prepare your minds for service and have self-control. All your hope should be for the gift of grace that will be yours when Jesus Christ is shown to you.

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 Peter 2:9

So the Lord knows how to save those who serve him when troubles come. He will hold evil people and punish them, while waiting for the Judgment Day.