James 1:12 Cross References

James 1:12

12: God blesses the people who patiently endure testing. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

1 Peter 5:10

  1. In his kindness God called you to his eternal glory by means of Jesus Christ. After you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation.

1 Peter 1:6

  1. So be truly glad! There is wonderful joy ahead, even though it is necessary for you to endure many trials for a while.
  2. These trials are only to test your faith, to show that it is strong and pure. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold--and your faith is far more precious to God than mere gold. So if your faith remains strong after being tried by fiery trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.
  3. You love him even though you have never seen him. Though you do not see him, you trust him; and even now you are happy with a glorious, inexpressible joy.

Revelation 2:10

  1. Don't be afraid of what you are about to suffer. The Devil will throw some of you into prison and put you to the test. You will be persecuted for 'ten days.' Remain faithful even when facing death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Romans 8:28

  1. And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.

2 Timothy 4:8

  1. And now the prize awaits me--the crown of righteousness that the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that great day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his glorious return.

James 5:11

  1. We give great honor to those who endure under suffering. Job is an example of a man who endured patiently. From his experience we see how the Lord's plan finally ended in good, for he is full of tenderness and mercy.

Matthew 10:22

  1. And everyone will hate you because of your allegiance to me. But those who endure to the end will be saved.

1 Corinthians 9:25

  1. All athletes practice strict self-control. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize.

James 2:5

  1. Listen to me, dear brothers and sisters. Hasn't God chosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith? Aren't they the ones who will inherit the Kingdom he promised to those who love him?

1 Peter 5:4

  1. And when the head Shepherd comes, your reward will be a never-ending share in his glory and honor.

1 Peter 3:14

  1. But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don't be afraid and don't worry.

James 1:2

  1. Dear brothers and sisters, whenever trouble comes your way, let it be an opportunity for joy.
  2. For when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.
  3. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be strong in character and ready for anything.

Proverbs 3:11

  1. My child, don't ignore it when the LORD disciplines you, and don't be discouraged when he corrects you.
  2. For the LORD corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.

1 Corinthians 8:3

  1. But the person who loves God is the one God knows and cares for.

Deuteronomy 8:2

  1. Remember how the LORD your God led you through the wilderness for forty years, humbling you and testing you to prove your character, and to find out whether or not you would really obey his commands.

Revelation 3:21

  1. I will invite everyone who is victorious to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat with my Father on his throne.

1 Corinthians 2:9

  1. That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him."

Deuteronomy 13:3

  1. do not listen to them. The LORD your God is testing you to see if you love him with all your heart and soul.

Proverbs 17:3

  1. Fire tests the purity of silver and gold, but the LORD tests the heart.

1 Peter 4:13

  1. Instead, be very glad--because these trials will make you partners with Christ in his suffering, and afterward you will have the wonderful joy of sharing his glory when it is displayed to all the world.

Revelation 3:19

  1. I am the one who corrects and disciplines everyone I love. Be diligent and turn from your indifference.

Hebrews 6:15

  1. Then Abraham waited patiently, and he received what God had promised.

Hebrews 10:32

  1. Don't ever forget those early days when you first learned about Christ. Remember how you remained faithful even though it meant terrible suffering.

Zechariah 13:9

  1. I will bring that group through the fire and make them pure, just as gold and silver are refined and purified by fire. They will call on my name, and I will answer them. I will say, `These are my people,' and they will say, `The LORD is our God.'"

Psalms 119:71

  1. The suffering you sent was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your principles.

Romans 2:7

  1. He will give eternal life to those who persist in doing what is good, seeking after the glory and honor and immortality that God offers.
  2. But he will pour out his anger and wrath on those who live for themselves, who refuse to obey the truth and practice evil deeds.
  3. There will be trouble and calamity for everyone who keeps on sinning--for the Jew first and also for the Gentile.
  4. But there will be glory and honor and peace from God for all who do good--for the Jew first and also for the Gentile.

Job 5:17

  1. "But consider the joy of those corrected by God! Do not despise the chastening of the Almighty when you sin.

Exodus 20:6

  1. But I lavish my love on those who love me and obey my commands, even for a thousand generations.

Hebrews 12:5

  1. And have you entirely forgotten the encouraging words God spoke to you, his children? He said, "My child, don't ignore it when the Lord disciplines you, and don't be discouraged when he corrects you.

Hebrews 11:17

  1. It was by faith that Abraham offered Isaac as a sacrifice when God was testing him. Abraham, who had received God's promises, was ready to sacrifice his only son, Isaac,

Matthew 25:34

  1. Then the King will say to those on the right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

Psalms 119:75

  1. I know, O LORD, that your decisions are fair; you disciplined me because I needed it.

Matthew 19:28

  1. And Jesus replied, "I assure you that when I, the Son of Man, sit upon my glorious throne in the Kingdom, you who have been my followers will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
  2. And everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or property, for my sake, will receive a hundred times as much in return and will have eternal life.

Nehemiah 1:5

  1. Then I said, "O LORD, God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps his covenant of unfailing love with those who love him and obey his commands,

Psalms 5:11

  1. But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Protect them, so all who love your name may be filled with joy.

Deuteronomy 7:9

  1. Understand, therefore, that the LORD your God is indeed God. He is the faithful God who keeps his covenant for a thousand generations and constantly loves those who love him and obey his commands.

1 John 4:19

  1. We love each other as a result of his loving us first.

Isaiah 64:4

  1. For since the world began, no ear has heard, and no eye has seen a God like you, who works for those who wait for him!

Malachi 3:2

  1. "But who will be able to endure it when he comes? Who will be able to stand and face him when he appears? For he will be like a blazing fire that refines metal or like a strong soap that whitens clothes.
  2. He will sit and judge like a refiner of silver, watching closely as the dross is burned away. He will purify the Levites, refining them like gold or silver, so that they may once again offer acceptable sacrifices to the LORD.

Luke 22:28

  1. You have remained true to me in my time of trial.
  2. And just as my Father has granted me a Kingdom, I now grant you the right
  3. to eat and drink at my table in that Kingdom. And you will sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Psalms 119:67

  1. I used to wander off until you disciplined me; but now I closely follow your word.

Psalms 94:12

  1. Happy are those whom you discipline, LORD, and those whom you teach from your law.
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