James 1: 1-8

  • Joy, Temptation, Faith, Patience, Wisdom 
  • Perfecting patience 

 

James 1

 

“James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.”

(In Reference)- “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes (the twelve sons of Jacob) which are scattered though out, greetings.”

 

“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;”

 

(In Reference)- “My (siblings) count it all joy when you fall into several temptations;”

 

“Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.”

 

(In Reference)- “Know this, that the testing of your faith, works out patience.”

 

“But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.”

 

(In Reference)- “But let patience have her perfect work, that you may be complete, wanting nothing.”

 

“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”

 

(In Reference) “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that gives to all men bountifully, and criticizes not; and it will be given him.” 

 

 

“But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.”

 

 

(In Reference)- "But let him ask in trust and belief, not doubting. For he that doubt is like a wave of the sea, which is driven with the wind and tossed."

 

 

“For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.”

 

 

(In Reference)- "For let not that individual think he will receive anything from the Lord."

 

 

“A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.”

 

(In Reference)- "An undecided person is unsteady in all his ways."

 

Servants- A person who performs duties for others,; a devoted and helpful follower of supporter.; ~( Synonym- helper, manservant, follower, supporter, serving man)

Divers- Of varying types; several.; ~(Synonym- several; many; numerous; manifold, multiple,)

 

Temptations- The desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise.; a thing or course of action that attracts or tempts someone.; ~(Synonym- desire; enticement; bait; snare; trap; attractiveness;)

 

Faith- Complete trust or confidence in someone or something.; strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual apprehension rather than proof.; a strongly held belief ( ~Synonyms- trust; belief; confidence; expectation; hope)

 

Patience- The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.; ~(Synonym- tolerance; forebearance- even temper, calmness, perserverance, restraint)

Entire- With no part left out; whole.; not broken ~(Synonym- whole, complete, total, undamaged, unbroken, intact,)

 

Liberally- in large or generous amounts.; in a way that involves broadening a person's general knowledge and experience.; ~ ( Synonym- abundantly; generously, properly, richly,)

 

Upbraideth- To criticize severely or reproach someone, often with anger or harshness.; To find fault with or reproach severely; to censure; ~ ( Synonym- scold; berate; accuse;)

 

Wavering- moving in a quivering way; flickering.; becoming weaker; faltering.; undecieded between two opinions or courses of action.; become unsteady or unreliable.;~ ( Synonym- undecieded, falter, tremble, quiver, hesitate; changes one mind;)

 

Double-minded- wavering, indecisive, or having conflicting thoughts or beliefs, often suggesting a lack of commitment or stability; Not certain or confident; Unwilling to commit to something; Having conflicting opinions or thoughts. ~( Synonym- wavering, indecisive; hesitate; unsure; of two minds)

 

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