Hebrews 13:20 - James 1:8

New International Version

Benediction and Final Greetings

²⁰ Now may the God of peace,^(A) who through the blood of the eternal covenant^(B) brought back from the dead^(C) our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,^{(D) 21} equip you with everything good for doing his will,^(E) and may he work in us^(F) what is pleasing to him,^(G) through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.^(H)

²² Brothers and sisters, I urge you to bear with my word of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you quite briefly.^(I)

²³ I want you to know that our brother Timothy^(J) has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you.

²⁴ Greet all your leaders^(K) and all the Lord’s people. Those from Italy^(L) send you their greetings.

²⁵ Grace be with you all.^(M)

1 James,^(N) a servant of God^(O) and of the Lord Jesus Christ,

To the twelve tribes^(P) scattered^(Q) among the nations:

Greetings.^(R)

Trials and Temptations

² Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,^[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds,^{(S) 3} because you know that the testing of your faith^(T) produces perseverance.^{(U) 4} Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature^(V) and complete, not lacking anything. ⁵ If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God,^(W) who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.^{(X) 6} But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt,^(Y) because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. ⁷ That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. ⁸ Such a person is double-minded^(Z) and unstable^(AA) in all they do.