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Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations,
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Trials, Not Temptations
Scholars unanimously clarify that "temptations" in this verse does not mean enticements to sin. The original Greek word refers to external trials, afflictions, and tests of faith, such as persecution, sickness, or poverty. James addresses temptation to sin later (v. 13). These trials are meant to test and prove one's faith, not to lure one into evil.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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 (ηγησασθε). First aorist middle imperative of ηγεομα, old verb to consider. Do it now and once for all.
Al…
19th Century
Anglican
Count it all joy when you fall into divers temptations (James 1:2).—Better, Account it all joy whenever y…
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Baptist
My brothers, count it all joy when you fall into various temptations;
Do not sorrow over your trials; do not look upon them as misf…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
