James 5:11

New International Version

As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

Cross References

James 1:12

Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

Exodus 34:6

And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness,

Matthew 10:22

You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.

2 Peter 2:9

if this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment.

Psalm 86:15

But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.

Job 2:10

He replied, “You are talking like a foolish woman. Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?” In all this, Job did not sin in what he said.

1 Peter 1:13

Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming.

Luke 6:36

Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

Lamentations 3:22

Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.

Psalm 103:8

The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.

Numbers 14:18

‘The Lord is slow to anger, abounding in love and forgiving sin and rebellion. Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished; he punishes the children for the sin of the parents to the third and fourth generation.’

Hebrews 10:39

But we do not belong to those who shrink back and are destroyed, but to those who have faith and are saved.

Hebrews 3:14

We have come to share in Christ, if indeed we hold our original conviction firmly to the very end.

Ephesians 2:4

But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,

Micah 7:18

Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.

1 Chronicles 21:13

David said to Gad, “I am in deep distress. Let me fall into the hands of the Lord, for his mercy is very great; but do not let me fall into human hands.”

Hebrews 3:6

But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are his house, if indeed we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope in which we glory.

Ephesians 1:6

to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves.

Romans 2:4

Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?

Luke 1:50

His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.

Jonah 4:2

He prayed to the Lord, “Isn’t this what I said, Lord, when I was still at home? That is what I tried to forestall by fleeing to Tarshish. I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity.

Joel 2:13

Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.

Isaiah 63:9

In all their distress he too was distressed, and the angel of his presence saved them. In his love and mercy he redeemed them; he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.

Isaiah 63:7

I will tell of the kindnesses of the Lord, the deeds for which he is to be praised, according to all the Lord has done for us— yes, the many good things he has done for Israel, according to his compassion and many kindnesses.

Ecclesiastes 7:8

The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.

Psalm 119:132

Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.

Psalm 116:5

The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion.

Psalm 103:13

As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him;

Psalm 94:12

Blessed is the one you discipline, Lord, the one you teach from your law;

Psalm 86:5

You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you.

Psalm 78:38

Yet he was merciful; he forgave their iniquities and did not destroy them. Time after time he restrained his anger and did not stir up his full wrath.

Psalm 37:37

Consider the blameless, observe the upright; a future awaits those who seek peace.

Job 23:10

But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold.

Job 1:2

He had seven sons and three daughters,

Nehemiah 9:17

They refused to listen and failed to remember the miracles you performed among them. They became stiff-necked and in their rebellion appointed a leader in order to return to their slavery. But you are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love. Therefore you did not desert them,

2 Chronicles 30:9

If you return to the Lord, then your fellow Israelites and your children will be shown compassion by their captors and will return to this land, for the Lord your God is gracious and compassionate. He will not turn his face from you if you return to him.”

Daniel 9:9

The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against him;

Psalm 145:8

The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love.

Psalm 51:1

Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions.

Nehemiah 9:31

But in your great mercy you did not put an end to them or abandon them, for you are a gracious and merciful God.

Job 1:1

In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil.

James 1:2

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,

1 Peter 3:14

But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.”

Luke 11:10

For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.