James 1:12

New International Reader's Version

Blessed is the person who keeps on going when times are hard. After they have come through hard times, this person will receive a crown. The crown is life itself. The Lord has promised it to those who love him.

Cross References

Genesis 22:1

Some time later God tested Abraham. He said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” Abraham replied.

Nehemiah 1:5

I said, “Lord, you are the God of heaven. You are a great and wonderful God. You keep the covenant you made with those who love you and obey your commandments. You show them your love.

Job 2:10

Job replied, “You are talking like a foolish woman. We accept good things from God. So we should also accept trouble when he sends it.” In spite of everything, Job didn’t say anything that was sinful.

Job 5:17

“Blessed is the person God corrects. So don’t hate the Mighty One’s training.

Psalm 11:5

The Lord watches over those who do what is right. But he really hates sinful people and those who love to hurt others.

Psalm 119:67

Before I went through suffering, I went down the wrong path. But now I obey your word.

Psalm 119:71

It was good for me to suffer. That’s what helped me to understand your orders.

Psalm 119:75

Lord, I know that your laws are right. You were faithful to your promise when you made me suffer.

Psalm 5:11

But let all those who go to you for safety be glad. Let them always sing for joy. Spread your cover over them and keep them safe. Then those who love you will be glad because of you.

Psalm 94:12

Lord, blessed is the person you correct. Blessed is the person you teach from your law.

Exodus 20:6

But for all time to come I show love to all those who love me and keep my commandments.

Proverbs 17:3

Fire tests silver, and heat tests gold. But the Lord tests our hearts.

Isaiah 64:4

No one’s ears have ever heard of a God like you. No one’s eyes have ever seen a God who is greater than you. No God but you acts for the good of those who trust in him.

Zechariah 13:9

I will put this third in the fire. I will make them as pure as silver. I will test them like gold. They will call out to me. And I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are my people.’ And they will say, ‘The Lord is our God.’ ”

Matthew 10:22

You will be hated by everyone because of me. But anyone who remains strong in the faith will be saved.

Matthew 25:34

“Then the King will speak to those on his right. He will say, ‘My Father has blessed you. Come and take what is yours. It is the kingdom prepared for you since the world was created.

Luke 6:22

Blessed are you when people hate you, when they have nothing to do with you and say bad things about you, and when they treat your name as something evil. They do all this because you are followers of the Son of Man.

Romans 5:4

The strength to go on produces character. Character produces hope.

Romans 8:28

We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him. He appointed them to be saved in keeping with his purpose.

1 Corinthians 2:9

It is written that “no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no human mind has known.” (Isaiah 64:4) God has prepared these things for those who love him.

1 Corinthians 8:3

But whoever loves God is known by God.

1 Corinthians 9:25

All who take part in the games train hard. They do it to get a crown that will not last. But we do it to get a crown that will last forever.

Deuteronomy 13:3

So you must not listen to what that prophet or dreamer has said. The Lord your God is testing you. He wants to know whether you love him with all your heart and with all your soul.

Deuteronomy 7:9

So I want you to realize that the Lord your God is God. He is the faithful God. He keeps his covenant for all time to come. He keeps it with those who love him and obey his commandments. He shows them his love.

Deuteronomy 8:2

Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way. He guided you in the desert for these 40 years. He wanted to take your pride away. He wanted to test you to know what was in your hearts. He wanted to see whether you would obey his commands.

2 Timothy 2:15

Do your best to please God. Be a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed. Teach the message of truth correctly.

2 Timothy 4:8

Now there is a crown waiting for me. It is given to those who are right with God. The Lord, who judges fairly, will give it to me on the day he returns. He will not give it only to me. He will also give it to all those who are longing for him to return.

Hebrews 10:32

Remember those earlier days after you received the light. You remained strong in a great battle that was full of suffering.

Hebrews 11:17

Abraham had faith. So when God tested him, Abraham offered Isaac as a sacrifice. Abraham had held on tightly to the promises. But he was about to offer his one and only son.

Hebrews 12:5

Have you completely forgotten this word of hope? It speaks to you as a father to his children. It says, “My son, think of the Lord’s training as important. Do not lose hope when he corrects you.

Hebrews 6:15

Abraham was patient while he waited. Then he received what God promised him.

James 2:5

My dear brothers and sisters, listen to me. Hasn’t God chosen those who are poor in the world’s eyes to be rich in faith? Hasn’t he chosen them to receive the kingdom? Hasn’t he promised it to those who love him?

James 5:11

As you know, we think that people who don’t give up are blessed. You have heard that Job was patient. And you have seen what the Lord finally did for him. The Lord is full of tender mercy and loving concern.

1 Peter 3:14

But suppose you do suffer for doing what is right. Even then you will be blessed. Scripture says, “Don’t fear what others say they will do to hurt you. Don’t be afraid.” (Isaiah 8:12)

1 Peter 4:13

Instead, be joyful that you are taking part in Christ’s sufferings. Then you will have even more joy when Christ returns in glory.

1 Peter 4:14

Suppose people say bad things about you because you believe in Christ. Then you are blessed, because God’s Spirit rests on you. He is the Spirit of glory.

1 Peter 5:10

God always gives you all the grace you need. So you will only have to suffer for a little while. Then God himself will build you up again. He will make you strong and steady. And he has chosen you to share in his eternal glory because you belong to Christ.

1 Peter 5:4

The Chief Shepherd will come again. Then you will receive the crown of glory. It is a crown that will never fade away.

1 John 4:19

We love because he loved us first.

Revelation 2:10

Don’t be afraid of what you are going to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you. You will be treated badly for ten days. Be faithful, even if it means you must die. Then I will give you life as your crown of victory.

Revelation 3:19

‘I warn and correct those I love. So be sincere, and turn away from your sins.

Revelation 3:21

‘Here is what I will do for anyone who has victory over sin. I will give that person the right to sit with me on my throne. In the same way, I had victory. Then I sat down with my Father on his throne.