And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

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Not only so, but we[a] also glory in our sufferings,(A) because we know that suffering produces perseverance;(B)

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 5:3 Or let us

36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.

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36 You need to persevere(A) so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.(B)

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My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

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Trials and Temptations

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds,(A) because you know that the testing of your faith(B) produces perseverance.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. 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.

11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;

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11 being strengthened with all power(A) according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience,(B)

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12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

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12 Be joyful in hope,(A) patient in affliction,(B) faithful in prayer.(C)

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13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

14 Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.

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13 No temptation[a] has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful;(A) he will not let you be tempted[b] beyond what you can bear.(B) But when you are tempted,[c] he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

Idol Feasts and the Lord’s Supper

14 Therefore, my dear friends,(C) flee from idolatry.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 10:13 The Greek for temptation and tempted can also mean testing and tested.
  2. 1 Corinthians 10:13 The Greek for temptation and tempted can also mean testing and tested.
  3. 1 Corinthians 10:13 The Greek for temptation and tempted can also mean testing and tested.

13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

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13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.(A)

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