James
“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;”
James 1:2
James 1:2 (KJV) speaks to trials, joy, and perseverance — words set in James, a letter on faith that shows itself in action. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:”
1 Peter 1:6“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”
Romans 5:3“Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.”
Acts of the Apostles 14:22“Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.”
James 1:3“Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.”
James 5:11“That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:”
1 Peter 1:7
Common questions
What does James 1:2 mean?
In the King James Version, James 1:2 reads: "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;" The verse speaks to trials, joy, and perseverance. To read it well, take it in the flow of James 1 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is James 1:2 in the King James Version?
Yes. "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;" is James 1:2 in the King James Version (KJV), found in James chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to James 1:2?
Verses that sit beside James 1:2 include 1 Peter 1:6, Romans 5:3, and Acts of the Apostles 14:22. Reading them alongside James 1:2 deepens the theme of trials.
How can I pray with James 1:2?
Read James 1:2 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.