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James 1:2
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Greeting to the Twelve Tribes

1 James, aa bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings.  

Profiting from Trials

2 My brethren, acount it all joy bwhen you fall into various trials,  
3 aknowing that the testing of your faith produces1 patience.  
4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be1 perfect and complete, lacking nothing.  
5 aIf any of you lacks wisdom, blet him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and cit will be given to him.  
Verse Comparison: James 1:2

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American Standard Version
Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into manifold temptations;

Amplified® Bible
Consider it wholly joyful, my brethren, whenever you are enveloped in {or} encounter trials of any sort {or} fall into various temptations.

Contemporary English Version
My friends, be glad, even if you have a lot of trouble.

Darby English Version
Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into various temptations,

Good News Bible
My friends, consider yourselves fortunate when all kinds of trials come your way,

International Standard Version
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you are involved in various trials,

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

New American Standard Bible
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,

New International Version
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds,

New King James Version
My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials,

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,

Young's Literal Translation
All joy count `it', my brethren, when ye may fall into temptations manifold;


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