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Bible verse
James 1:2
“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;”
What it means
It sounds strange to welcome hard seasons, yet James is not asking us to enjoy pain. He is inviting us to trust what God is doing inside it. Trials test our faith and, over time, grow a patience and steadiness we could never gain in comfort. God wastes nothing. In Jesus, who suffered and rose, we see that the cross is never the end of the story. So when troubles pile up, you can lift your head, knowing your Father is shaping you and holding you through every one.
James 1:2 at a glance
| Reference | James 1:2 |
|---|---|
| Book | James |
| Chapter to read it in | James 1 |
| Topic | trials |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. These passages are linked to this one most often by readers.
- 1 Peter 1:6-8
- James 1:12
- 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
- Matthew 5:10-12
- Luke 6:22-23
- Philippians 1:29
- 2 Peter 2:9
- Romans 8:17-18
- Revelation 2:10
- Colossians 1:24
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find James 1:2?
It is in James, in James 1. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with James 1:2?
Readers most often set it beside 1 Peter 1:6-8, James 1:12, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Matthew 5:10-12. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray James 1:2?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Christ, you love the people of James 1:2 more than we can. We bring you James 1:2, trials. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of James 1 today, not only the one verse.
- Write James 1:2 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Christ meets people in a place, and then walks on with them. Here are doors that walk on.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
