James 1:2
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King James Version (modern wording)
My brethren, count it all joy when all of you fall into divers temptations;
James 1:2 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Count it all joy, my brethren, when ye fall into manifold temptations;
James 1:2 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,
James 1:2 (BSB)
Context of James 1:2
James is a letter addressed to Jewish Christians "scattered abroad". It is traditionally attributed to James, the brother of Jesus. It opens by talking about trials, and verses 3 and 4 explain that testing produces endurance.
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Questions about James 1:2
What does James 1:2 say?
James 1:2 in modern King James wording reads: "My brethren, count it all joy when all of you fall into divers temptations;"
Where is James 1:2 found in the Bible?
James 1:2 is verse 2 of chapter 1 of the book of James, in the New Testament. James has 5 chapters.
What is the context of James 1:2?
James is a letter addressed to Jewish Christians "scattered abroad". It is traditionally attributed to James, the brother of Jesus. It opens by talking about trials, and verses 3 and 4 explain that testing produces endurance.