Count it (ηγησασθε). First aorist middle imperative of ηγεομα, old verb to consider. Do it now and once for all.

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My brethren. Not brethren as Jews, but as Christians. Compare to James 2:1. Count it all joy. Regard it as a th…

Count it all joy when you fall into divers temptations (James 1:2).—Better, Account it all joy whenever y…

My brothers, count it all joy when you fall into divers temptations;

In vv.2–4 James explains that trials are a reason for rejoicing because of the wholesome effects they produce. The word “trials” (GK 4280) describe…

All joy. The first exhortation is to bear trials with a cheerful mind. It was especially necessary at that time to comfort the Jews, who w…

My brethren
Not only according to the flesh, he being a Jew as they were; but in a spiritual sense, they being born …

Christianity teaches people to be joyful amidst troubles: such trials are sent from God's love, and trials in the path of duty will brighten our gr…