James 1:2-4 English Standard Version
Testing of Your Faith
2 (A)Count it all joy, my brothers,[a] when you meet trials (B)of various kinds, 3 for you know that (C)the testing of your faith (D)produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be (E)perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
Read full chapterFootnotes
- James 1:2 Or brothers and sisters. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, the plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) may refer either to brothers or to brothers and sisters; also verses 16, 19
English Standard Version (ESV) 
The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025.
Bible Gateway Recommends
Retail: $129.99
Our Price: $87.99
Save: $42.00 (32%)
Retail: $69.99
Our Price: $34.19
Save: $35.80 (51%)
Retail: $44.99
Our Price: $15.19
Save: $29.80 (66%)
Retail: $74.99
Our Price: $37.50
Save: $37.49 (50%)