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James 1:2
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James 1:2
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Trials and Maturity
2 Consider it a great joy, my brothers, whenever you experience various trials,(A)
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James 1:2
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James 1:2
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Trials and Temptations
2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds,(A)
Footnotes
- James 1:2 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in verses 16 and 19; and in 2:1, 5, 14; 3:10, 12; 4:11; 5:7, 9, 10, 12, 19.
1 Peter 4:12
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1 Peter 4:12
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Christian Suffering
12 Dear friends, don’t be surprised when the fiery ordeal[a] comes among you to test you as if something unusual were happening to you.(A)
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- 1 Peter 4:12 Lit the burning
1 Peter 4:12
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1 Peter 4:12
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Suffering for Being a Christian
12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you(A) to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.
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