James 1:2

Weymouth NT

Reckon it nothing but joy, my brethren, whenever you find yourselves hedged in by various trials.

Cross References

Acts 5:41

They, therefore, left the Sanhedrin and went their way, rejoicing that they had been deemed worthy to suffer disgrace on behalf of the NAME.

Romans 5:3

And not only so: we also exult in our sufferings, knowing as we do, that suffering produces fortitude;

Philippians 1:29

For you have had the privilege granted you on behalf of Christ–not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer on His behalf;

Philippians 2:17

Nay, even if my life is to be poured as a libation upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I rejoice, and I congratulate you all.

Philippians 2:18

And I bid you also share my gladness, and congratulate me.

Colossians 1:24

Now I can find joy amid my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my own person whatever is lacking in Christ's afflictions on behalf of His Body, the Church.

Hebrews 10:34

For you not only showed sympathy with those who were imprisoned, but you even submitted with joy when your property was taken from you, being well aware that you have in your own selves a more valuable possession and one which will remain.

James 1:12

Blessed is he who patiently endures trials; for when he has stood the test, he will gain the victor's crown –even the crown of Life– which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

James 1:16

Do not be deceived, my dearly-loved brethren.

James 1:19

You know this, my dearly-loved brethren. But let every one be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to be angry.

James 5:11

Remember that we call those blessed who endured what they did. You have also heard of Job's patient endurance, and have seen the issue of the Lord's dealings with him–how full of tenderness and pity the Lord is.

2 Peter 2:9

Since all this is so, the Lord knows how to rescue godly men from temptation, and on the other hand how to keep the unrighteous under punishment in readiness for the Day of Judgement,

Revelation 2:10

Dismiss your fears concerning all that you are about to suffer. I tell you that the Devil is about to throw some of you into prison that you may be put to the test, and for ten days you will have to endure persecution. Be faithful to the End, even if you have to die, and then I will give you the victor's Wreath of Life.