James 1:12

The English Standar Version

Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

Cross References

1 Peter 5:10

And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

Revelation 2:10

Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.

James 5:11

Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.

Romans 8:28

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good,[7] for those who are called according to his purpose.

Matthew 10:22

and you will be hated by all for my name's sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.

1 Corinthians 9:25

Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.

1 Peter 3:14

But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled,

2 Timothy 4:8

Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.

James 2:5

Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him?

1 Peter 5:4

And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.

1 Corinthians 2:9

But, as it is written, "What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him" --

Deuteronomy 8:2

And you shall remember the whole way that the LORD your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, that he might humble you, testing you to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep his commandments or not.

Proverbs 17:3

The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the LORD tests hearts.

Zechariah 13:9

And I will put this third into the fire, and refine them as one refines silver, and test them as gold is tested. They will call upon my name, and I will answer them. I will say, 'They are my people'; and they will say, 'The LORD is my God.' "

Revelation 3:21

The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne.

1 Peter 4:13

But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.

1 Corinthians 8:3

But if anyone loves God, he is known by God.[2]

Revelation 3:19

Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent.

Deuteronomy 13:3

you shall not listen to the words of that prophet or that dreamer of dreams. For the LORD your God is testing you, to know whether you love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul.

Hebrews 10:32

But recall the former days when, after you were enlightened, you endured a hard struggle with sufferings,

Psalm 119:71

It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes.

Deuteronomy 7:9

Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, to a thousand generations,

Hebrews 6:15

And thus Abraham,[2] having patiently waited, obtained the promise.

Matthew 25:34

Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

Psalm 119:67

Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word.

Nehemiah 1:5

And I said, "O LORD God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments,

Hebrews 11:17

By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was in the act of offering up his only son,

Psalm 119:75

I know, O LORD, that your rules are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.

1 John 4:19

We love because he first loved us.

Isaiah 64:4

From of old no one has heard or perceived by the ear, no eye has seen a God besides you, who acts for those who wait for him.

Psalm 5:11

But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may exult in you.

Exodus 20:6

but showing steadfast love to thousands[2] of those who love me and keep my commandments.

Hebrews 12:5

And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons? "My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor be weary when reproved by him.

Job 5:17

"Behold, blessed is the one whom God reproves; therefore despise not the discipline of the Almighty.

Psalm 94:12

Blessed is the man whom you discipline, O LORD, and whom you teach out of your law,

Genesis 22:1

After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, "Abraham!" And he said, "Here am I."

Job 2:10

But he said to her, "You speak as one of the foolish women would speak. Shall we receive good from God, and shall we not receive evil?"[1] In all this Job did not sin with his lips.

Psalm 11:5

The LORD tests the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence.

Luke 6:22

"Blessed are you when people hate you and when they exclude you and revile you and spurn your name as evil, on account of the Son of Man!

Romans 5:4

and endurance produces character, and character produces hope,

2 Timothy 2:15

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved,[2] a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.

1 Peter 4:14

If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory[2] and of God rests upon you.