James 1:2

New International Version

²Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,^[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds,^(A)

James 1:2 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in verses 16 and 19; and in 2:1, 5, 14; 3:10, 12; 4:11; 5:7, 9, 10, 12, 19.

James 1:2

King James Version

²My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

¹²Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you^(A) to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.

¹²Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:

New International Version (NIV)