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James 1:2
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. Let endurance have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
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Interpretation

James 1:2 shows a testing faith that takes shape in daily practice—listen for "endurance" and "perfect". Keep testing faith in generosity without notice—learn freedom in service. Faith & Justification connects here: Explores how trust in God—rather than works—positions people in right relationship (Gen 15:6; Rom 3–4; Gal 2–3).

Context

This passage belongs to James, a epistle/letter witness, highlighting testing faith. Within ch. 1, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward faith & justification. Watch the terms “endurance” and “perfect”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate James with James the brother of Jesus. Critical study of James often concludes: Likely from Jacobian tradition; debated date.. Scholars commonly date James AD 60–100. This verse leans into faith & justification. Wisdom style and diaspora address inform its exhortations.

More details
Traditional:James the brother of Jesus
Modern scholarship:Likely from Jacobian tradition; debated date.
Date:AD 60–100
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not change the overall sense.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46