James 1:12

KJV1611 – Modern English

Blessed is the man who endures temptation: for when he is tried, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    Blessed is the one who endures trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    Blessed{G3107} is the man{G435} that{G3739} endureth{G5278} temptation;{G3986} for{G3754} when he hath been{G1096} approved,{G1384} he shall receive{G2983} the crown{G4735} of life,{G2222} which{G3739} [the Lord]{G2962} promised{G1861} to them{G3588} that love{G25} him.{G846}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Blessed{G3107} is the man{G435} that{G3739} endureth{G5278}{(G5719)} temptation{G3986}: for{G3754} when he is tried{G1384}{G1096}{(G5637)}, he shall receive{G2983}{(G5695)} the crown{G4735} of life{G2222}, which{G3739} the Lord{G2962} hath promised{G1861}{(G5662)} to them that love{G25}{(G5723)} him{G846}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Happy is the man that endureth in temptacion for when he is tryed he shall receave the croune of lyfe which the Lorde hath promysed to them that love him.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Happy is the man that endureth in teptacion, for when he is tryed, he shal receaue the crowne of life, which the LORDE hath promised to them that loue him.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Blessed is ye man, that endureth tentation: for when he is tried, hee shall receiue the crowne of life, which the Lorde hath promised to them that loue him.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: For when he is tryed, he shall receaue the crowne of lyfe, which the Lorde hath promised to them that loue hym.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    Blessed [is] the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    Happy the man who doth endure temptation, because, becoming approved, he shall receive the crown of the life, which the Lord did promise to those loving Him.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he hath been approved, he shall receive the crown of life, which `the Lord' promised to them that love him.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he hath been approved, he shall receive the crown of life, which [the Lord] promised to them that love him.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    There is a blessing on the man who undergoes testing; because, if he has God's approval, he will be given the crown of life, which the Lord has said he will give to those who have love for him.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Happy is the one who endures testing, because when he has proven to be genuine, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him.

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Cor 9:25 : 25 And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable.
  • 1 Pet 5:10 : 10 But the God of all grace, who has called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.
  • 1 Pet 1:6-8 : 6 In which you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials: 7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ: 8 Whom having not seen you love; in whom, though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,
  • 2 Tim 4:8 : 8 Finally there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that day; and not only to me but also to all who have loved His appearing.
  • Rom 8:28 : 28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
  • Jas 2:5 : 5 Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?
  • Jas 5:11 : 11 Behold, we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very compassionate and full of mercy.
  • Rev 2:10 : 10 Fear none of those things which you will suffer. Behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that you may be tested; and you shall have tribulation ten days. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you a crown of life.
  • 1 Pet 5:4 : 4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you shall receive a crown of glory that does not fade away.
  • 1 Pet 3:14 : 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. Do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled;
  • Rom 2:7-9 : 7 To those who by patient continuance in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life: 8 But to those who are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, 9 Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man who does evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile; 10 But glory, honor, and peace, to every man who works good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile:
  • Jas 1:2-4 : 2 My brothers, count it all joy when you fall into various trials; 3 Knowing this, that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.
  • Deut 13:3 : 3 You shall not listen to the words of that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams: for the LORD your God tests you, to know whether you love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul.
  • Prov 17:3 : 3 The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the hearts.
  • Zech 13:9 : 9 And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will test them as gold is tested; they shall call on my name, and I will hear them; I will say, It is my people, and they shall say, The LORD is my God.
  • Matt 10:22 : 22 And you shall be hated by all men for my name's sake: but he who endures to the end shall be saved.
  • Prov 3:11-12 : 11 My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD; nor be weary of his correction: 12 For whom the LORD loves he corrects; even as a father the son in whom he delights.
  • 1 Cor 2:9 : 9 But as it is written, 'Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man, the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.'
  • 1 Cor 8:3 : 3 But if anyone loves God, he is known by Him.
  • 1 Pet 4:13 : 13 But rejoice, since you are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.
  • Rev 3:21 : 21 To him who overcomes will I grant to sit with me on my throne, as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father on his throne.
  • Heb 6:15 : 15 And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.
  • Deut 8:2 : 2 And you shall remember all the way which the LORD your God led you these forty years in the wilderness, to humble you, and to test you, to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep his commandments, or not.
  • Isa 64:4 : 4 For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither has the eye seen, O God, besides you, what you have prepared for him who waits for you.
  • Exod 20:6 : 6 But showing mercy to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My commandments.
  • Job 5:17 : 17 Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects: therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty:
  • Ps 119:71 : 71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn Your statutes.
  • Heb 10:32 : 32 But call to remembrance the former days in which, after you were illuminated, you endured a great struggle with sufferings,
  • Heb 11:17 : 17 By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,
  • Rev 3:19 : 19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
  • Heb 12:5 : 5 And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to children, "My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by him:
  • Ps 119:75 : 75 I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are right, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me.
  • Ps 5:11 : 11 But let all those who put their trust in you rejoice; let them ever shout for joy, because you defend them; let those also who love your name be joyful in you.
  • Ps 119:67 : 67 Before I was afflicted, I went astray, but now I keep Your word.
  • Matt 19:28-29 : 28 And Jesus said to them, Truly I say to you, that you who have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man sits on the throne of his glory, you also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 29 And everyone who has left houses, or brothers, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive a hundredfold, and shall inherit eternal life.
  • Matt 25:34 : 34 Then the King will say to those on his right hand, Come, you blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
  • Mal 3:2-3 : 2 But who may endure the day of his coming? And who shall stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner's fire and like fullers' soap: 3 And he shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver: and he shall purify the sons of Levi, and refine them like gold and silver, that they may offer to the LORD an offering in righteousness.
  • Deut 7:9 : 9 Know therefore that the LORD your God, he is God, the faithful God, who keeps covenant and mercy with those who love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;
  • Neh 1:5 : 5 And said, I beg you, O LORD God of heaven, the great and awesome God, who keeps covenant and mercy for those that love Him and observe His commandments:
  • 1 John 4:19 : 19 We love Him because He first loved us.

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    13 Let no one say when he is tempted, I am tempted by God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, nor does He tempt anyone;

    14 But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own lust and enticed.

    15 Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin: and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death.

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    2 My brothers, count it all joy when you fall into various trials;

    3 Knowing this, that the testing of your faith produces patience.

    4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.

    5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him.

  • 1 Pet 1:6-7
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    6 In which you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials:

    7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to result in praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ:

  • Jas 5:10-11
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    10 Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction and of patience.

    11 Behold, we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very compassionate and full of mercy.

  • 1 Cor 10:12-13
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    12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.

    13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not let you be tempted beyond what you are able; but with the temptation also make a way to escape, that you may be able to bear it.

  • 1 Pet 4:12-13
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    12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to test you, as though some strange thing happened to you:

    13 But rejoice, since you are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy.

  • Rev 3:10
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    10 Because you have kept the word of my patience, I also will keep you from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try those who dwell upon the earth.

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    7 To those who by patient continuance in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life:

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    9 Whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are experienced by your brethren in the world.

    10 But the God of all grace, who has called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.

  • 2 Thess 1:4-5
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    4 So that we ourselves boast of you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that you endure:

    5 Which is a clear sign of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you also suffer:

  • Rev 2:10
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    10 Fear none of those things which you will suffer. Behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that you may be tested; and you shall have tribulation ten days. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you a crown of life.

  • Rom 5:3-4
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    3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces patience;

    4 And patience, character; and character, hope:

  • Heb 10:36
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    36 For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise.

  • Heb 2:18
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    18 For in that He Himself has suffered, being tempted, He is able to help those who are tempted.

  • Matt 13:21
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    21 But they have no root and last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.

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    3 For consider him who endured such hostility from sinners against himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your minds.

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    11 For the sun rises with a burning heat, and it withers the grass, and its flower falls, and the beauty of its appearance perishes: so also will the rich man fade away in his pursuits.

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    5 And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

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    13 Happy is the man that finds wisdom, and the man that gains understanding.

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    12 Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

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    10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

  • Matt 5:12
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    12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

  • Prov 13:12
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    12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.

  • Matt 24:13
    69%

    13 But he who endures to the end will be saved.

  • Jas 1:25
    69%

    25 But whoever looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this man will be blessed in what he does.

  • 2 Tim 4:8
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    8 Finally there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that day; and not only to me but also to all who have loved His appearing.

  • 1 Pet 5:4
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    4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you shall receive a crown of glory that does not fade away.

  • Job 5:17
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    17 Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects: therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty:

  • 1 Cor 9:25
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    25 And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable.

  • Jas 1:7
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    7 For let not that man think that he will receive anything from the Lord.

  • Jer 17:7
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    7 Blessed is the man that trusts in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.

  • 1 Pet 1:4
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    4 To an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled, which does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you,

  • 1 John 2:17
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    17 And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever.

  • 2 Pet 2:9
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    9 The Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations and to reserve the unjust under punishment for the day of judgment;

  • 1 Pet 2:20
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    20 For what credit is it if, when you are beaten for your faults, you take it patiently? But when you do good and suffer for it, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God.

  • Heb 6:15
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    15 And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.

  • John 12:25
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    25 He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.

  • Ps 128:4
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    4 Behold, thus shall the man be blessed who fears the LORD.