James 1:1-3

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Greeting

1 James,^(A) a servant of God^(B) and of the Lord Jesus Christ:

To the twelve tribes^(C) dispersed abroad.^[a]^(D)

Greetings.^(E)

Trials and Maturity

²Consider it a great joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you experience various trials,^(F) ³because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.

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Footnotes

1:1 Gk diaspora; Jewish people scattered throughout Gentile lands

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