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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/james/1.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/james/1.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/james/1.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/james/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/james/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />knowing that testing of your faith produces endurance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/james/1.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Knowing <i>this</i>, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/james/1.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/james/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/james/1.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/james/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/james/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />knowing that the testing of your faith brings about perseverance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/james/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Be assured that the testing of your faith [through experience] produces endurance [leading to spiritual maturity, and inner peace].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/james/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/james/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/james/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />knowing that the proving of your faith worketh patience.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/james/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You know you learn to endure by having your faith tested. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/james/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Knowing that the proof of your faith worketh patience.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/james/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You know that such testing of your faith produces endurance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/james/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />for you know that when your faith succeeds in facing such trials, the result is the ability to endure. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/james/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/james/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/james/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/james/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/james/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/james/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Be assured that the testing of your faith leads to power of endurance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/james/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/james/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />knowing that the proof of your faith works endurance,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/james/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />knowing that testing of your faith produces endurance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/james/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> knowing that the proof of your faith doth work endurance,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/james/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Knowing that the proof of your faith works patience.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/james/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Knowing that the trying of your faith worketh patience. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/james/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />knowing that the proving of your faith exercises patience,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/james/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />for you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/james/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/james/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For you know that the trial of faith will increase your patience.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/james/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />For you know that the trial of faith imparts to you patience.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/james/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />knowing that the trial of your faith produces patience.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/james/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Knowing that the trial of your faith works out endurance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/james/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />knowing that the proof of your faith produceth patience.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/james/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />that the bringing your faith to the test, produces constancy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/james/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Be assured that the testing of your faith leads to power of endurance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/james/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />knowing that the proving of your faith establishes patience.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/james/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />knowing <i>this,</i> that the trial of your faith worketh patience;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/james/1-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0xUBCzqsAGw?start=14" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/james/1.htm">Rejoicing in Trials</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2</span>Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1097.htm" title="1097: ginōskontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb; to know in a great variety of applications and with many implications.">because you know</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1383.htm" title="1383: dokimion (N-NNS) -- A test, trial, what is genuine. Neuter of a presumed derivative of dokime; a testing; by implication, trustworthiness.">testing</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">of your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pisteōs (N-GFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">faith</a> <a href="/greek/2716.htm" title="2716: katergazetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- From kata and ergazomai; to work fully, i.e. Accomplish; by implication, to finish, fashion.">develops</a> <a href="/greek/5281.htm" title="5281: hypomonēn (N-AFS) -- Endurance, steadfastness, patient waiting for. From hupomeno; cheerful endurance, constancy.">perseverance.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">4</span>Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/5-3.htm">Romans 5:3-4</a></span><br />Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; / perseverance, character; and character, hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/1-6.htm">1 Peter 1:6-7</a></span><br />In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials / so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-11.htm">Hebrews 12:11</a></span><br />No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-12.htm">1 Peter 4:12-13</a></span><br />Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. / But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-17.htm">2 Corinthians 4:17</a></span><br />For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/3-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 3:3-4</a></span><br />so that none of you would be shaken by these trials. For you know that we are destined for this. / Indeed, when we were with you, we kept warning you that we would suffer persecution; and as you know, it has come to pass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10-12</a></span><br />Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/3-12.htm">2 Timothy 3:12</a></span><br />Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-13.htm">1 Corinthians 10:13</a></span><br />No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9-10</a></span><br />But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-29.htm">Philippians 1:29</a></span><br />For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a></span><br />I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/14-22.htm">Acts 14:22</a></span><br />strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-10.htm">1 Peter 5:10</a></span><br />And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-36.htm">Hebrews 10:36</a></span><br />You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Knowing this, that the trying of your faith works patience.</p><p class="hdg">that.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/5-3.htm">Romans 5:3,4</a></b></br> And not only <i>so</i>, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a></b></br> And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to <i>his</i> purpose.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/4-17.htm">2 Corinthians 4:17</a></b></br> For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding <i>and</i> eternal weight of glory;</p><p class="hdg">patience.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/2-7.htm">Romans 2:7</a></b></br> To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/8-25.htm">Romans 8:25</a></b></br> But if we hope for that we see not, <i>then</i> do we with patience wait for <i>it</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a></b></br> For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_timothy/3-14.htm">Assured</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-1.htm">Endurance</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-7.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-20.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-19.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/titus/1-1.htm">Leads</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-1.htm">Patience</a> <a href="/titus/2-2.htm">Perseverance</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-20.htm">Power</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-11.htm">Produces</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-1.htm">Proof</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-9.htm">Proving</a> <a href="/titus/2-2.htm">Steadfastness</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-9.htm">Testing</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-3.htm">Trying</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-21.htm">Work</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">Worketh</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-24.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_john/2-29.htm">Assured</a> <a href="/james/1-4.htm">Endurance</a> <a href="/james/1-6.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/james/1-5.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-3.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/1_john/5-16.htm">Leads</a> <a href="/james/1-4.htm">Patience</a> <a href="/james/1-4.htm">Perseverance</a> <a href="/james/1-4.htm">Power</a> <a href="/leviticus/25-7.htm">Produces</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-7.htm">Proof</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-3.htm">Proving</a> <a href="/james/1-4.htm">Steadfastness</a> <a href="/james/1-12.htm">Testing</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-11.htm">Trying</a> <a href="/james/1-4.htm">Work</a> <a href="/james/1-20.htm">Worketh</a> <a href="/james/2-14.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">James 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/1-1.htm">James greets the twelve tribes among the nations;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/1-2.htm">exhorts to rejoice in trials and temptations;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/1-5.htm">to ask patience of God;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/1-13.htm">and in our trials not to impute our weakness, or sins, to him,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/1-19.htm">but rather to hearken to the word, to meditate on it, and to do thereafter.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/james/1-26.htm">Otherwise men may seem, but never be, truly religious.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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James is addressing believers who are familiar with the teachings of Christ and the apostles. The use of "you know" suggests that the audience has prior knowledge or experience of the truths being discussed, indicating a community well-versed in Christian doctrine.<p><b>that the testing of your faith</b><br>The concept of testing is prevalent throughout Scripture, often associated with refining and proving one's faith. In the Old Testament, figures like Abraham (Genesis 22) and Job (Job 1-2) experienced tests that revealed the depth of their faith. Testing is not meant to destroy faith but to strengthen and purify it, much like gold refined by fire (<a href="/1_peter/1-7.htm">1 Peter 1:7</a>). This process is integral to spiritual growth and maturity.<p><b>develops perseverance</b><br>Perseverance, or steadfastness, is a key virtue in the Christian life. It is the ability to remain faithful and committed despite trials and challenges. The Greek word used here, "hypomonē," conveys a sense of endurance and patience. This concept is echoed in <a href="/romans/5-3.htm">Romans 5:3-4</a>, where suffering produces perseverance, character, and hope. Perseverance is essential for believers to withstand the pressures of the world and remain true to their faith in Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/james.htm">James</a></b><br>The author of the epistle, traditionally identified as James, the brother of Jesus and a leader in the early Jerusalem church. He writes to the "twelve tribes scattered among the nations," indicating a Jewish Christian audience.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/early_christian_communities.htm">Early Christian Communities</a></b><br>The recipients of the letter, likely Jewish Christians facing trials and persecution, which is the context for the encouragement to develop perseverance.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/trials_and_testing.htm">Trials and Testing</a></b><br>The events or circumstances that challenge the faith of believers, serving as a means to develop spiritual maturity and endurance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_testing.htm">Understanding Testing (Greek: ???????? - dokimion)</a></b><br>The Greek term "dokimion" refers to the process of proving or testing something to demonstrate its genuineness. In the context of faith, it implies that trials are not meant to destroy but to refine and prove the authenticity of one's faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/developing_perseverance.htm">Developing Perseverance (Greek: ??????? - hypomon?)</a></b><br>"Hypomon?" is often translated as endurance or steadfastness. It is not a passive waiting but an active, courageous perseverance in the face of trials. This quality is essential for spiritual growth and maturity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/purpose_of_trials.htm">Purpose of Trials</a></b><br>Trials are not arbitrary; they serve a divine purpose in God's plan for our lives. They are opportunities for growth, teaching us to rely on God and strengthening our character.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>True faith is demonstrated through perseverance. As believers face trials, their response should reflect trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, leading to spiritual maturity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/j/joy_in_trials.htm">Joy in Trials</a></b><br>While counterintuitive, believers are called to consider it pure joy when facing trials because of the spiritual benefits they produce. This joy is rooted in the assurance of God's work in our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_james_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from James 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_enduring_to_the_end_our_salvation.htm">Does enduring to the end ensure our salvation?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_persistence_boost_faith.htm">How can persistence strengthen your faith journey?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_appear_silent_or_absent.htm">Why does God appear silent or absent?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_let_the_wicked_thrive.htm">Why does a just God allow the wicked to thrive openly without immediate consequence? (Psalm 10:2) </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/james/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.</span>--And this verse confirms our view of the preceding one; the habit of patience is to be the blessed result of all the weary effort under God's probation. James the Wise had learned it long and painfully, and he returns to his exhortation of it again, especially in <a href="/context/james/5-7.htm" title="Be patient therefore, brothers, to the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, and has long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.">James 5:7-11</a> (which see).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/james/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Patience</span>. <span class="greek">Υπομονή</span> in general is <span class="accented">patience</span> with regard <span class="accented">to things</span>, <span class="greek">μακροθυμία</span> is rather <span class="accented">long-suffering</span> with regard to <span class="accented">persons</span> (see Trench on 'Synonyms,' p. 186, and compare the notes on James 5:7, etc.). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/james/1-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">because you know</span><br /><span class="grk">γινώσκοντες</span> <span class="translit">(ginōskontes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1097.htm">Strong's 1097: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅτι</span> <span class="translit">(hoti)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> </span><span class="str2">Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὸ</span> <span class="translit">(to)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">testing</span><br /><span class="grk">δοκίμιον</span> <span class="translit">(dokimion)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1383.htm">Strong's 1383: </a> </span><span class="str2">A test, trial, what is genuine. Neuter of a presumed derivative of dokime; a testing; by implication, trustworthiness.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of your</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμῶν</span> <span class="translit">(hymōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">faith</span><br /><span class="grk">πίστεως</span> <span class="translit">(pisteōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> </span><span class="str2">Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">develops</span><br /><span class="grk">κατεργάζεται</span> <span class="translit">(katergazetai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2716.htm">Strong's 2716: </a> </span><span class="str2">From kata and ergazomai; to work fully, i.e. Accomplish; by implication, to finish, fashion.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">perseverance.</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑπομονήν</span> <span class="translit">(hypomonēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5281.htm">Strong's 5281: </a> </span><span class="str2">Endurance, steadfastness, patient waiting for. 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