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NASB | James 1:3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | James 1:3 Be assured that the testing of your faith [through experience] produces endurance [leading to spiritual maturity, and inner peace]. |
Bible Question:
Do we endure and pereserve in our trials, to the end, or do we give up? -Does it matter how far we fall short? -What is the difference between endurance and pereservance? Do we pray for our brothers and sisters who are having bigger trails than we have? Steve |
Bible Answer: "The word translated testing of your faith occurs only here and in 1 Pet. 1:7. The term, which means “tested” or “approved,” was used for coins that were genuine and not debased. The aim of testing is not to destroy or afflict, but to purge and refine. It is essential to Christian maturity, for even Abraham’s faith had to be tested (see Gen. 22:1–8). The meaning of patience transcends the idea of bearing affliction; it includes the idea of standing fast under pressure, with a staying power that turns adversities into opportunities." (The Nelson NKJV Study Bible) "1:2-4 Trials faced with joy result in endurance, which leads to maturity (being perfect) and full (complete) development." (The Ryrie Study Bible) "JAMES 1:3-4, 12 Election, Testing—Testing develops perseverance. Perseverance is victory over trial. Victory over trial presents the elect with the crown of life which God promises the elect who love Him." (Disciple's Study Bible) "1:2 In this chapter (vv. 2, 12-14) is found the classic example of the biblical distinction between “trial” and “temptation.” “Trials” in v. 2 comes from (Gk.), which often means a “fiery trial” or a “proving,” tests which are for the purpose of building fortitude in the believer. The word translated “perfect” (, Gk., v. 4) means the “end” or “completeness” of a process or thing. The trials are designed to bring about spiritual maturity and completeness in the believer (v. 3). In vv. 12-14, James makes it clear that God never takes the initiative in “tempting” men. The general biblical teaching on this distinction is that whereas God allows men to be tested, He cannot by His very nature test men with evil intent (v. 13). Clearly when men are tempted to do evil, it is the consequence of yielding to Satan’s enticements because of their own fallen sinful natures (cf. Eph 2:1-3). “Brethren” is a key word in the epistle, used 15 times by James. It sometimes softens a harsh rebuke. James also uses it as a linguistic device to make transition to a new topic of discussion." (Believer's Study Bible) |
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