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(12) Blessed is the man that endureth temptation. —Surely the Apostle links such blessedness with the nine Beatitudes, heard in the happy days gone by upon the Mount with Christ (Matthew 5:3-11).
David Guzik commentary on James 1 talks about how the believer can make it through trials, and how he can receive wisdom from God.
Verse 12. Blessed is the man that endureth temptation — This is a mere Jewish sentiment, and on it the Jews speak some excellent things. In Shemoth Rabba, sec. 31, fol. 129, and in Rab.
James 1:12-22. New International Version. 12 Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. 13 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.”.
Guzik Bible Commentary. Bible Hub: Search, Read, Study the Bible in Many Languages.
11 maj 2023 · The verb perseveres in James 1:12 means “faces and withstands with courage, endures.”. James is not saying that experiencing a trial is a blessing in itself. Instead, it is steadfast endurance through the ordeal that brings God’s blessed gift—“the crown of life.”.
Matthew Henry :: Commentary on James 1. An Exposition, With Practical Observations, of. The General Epistle of James. Chapter 1. After the inscription and salutation (v. 1) Christians are taught how to conduct themselves when under the cross.
