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Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you are involved in various trials,Matthew 5:12; Acts 5:41; Hebrews 10:34; 1 Peter 1:6;">[xr]

How blessed is the man who endures temptation! When he has passed the test, he will receive the victor's crown of life that Godhe; other mss. read God; still other mss. read the Lord">[fn] has promised to those who keep on loving him.Job 1:5:17; Proverbs 3:11-12; Matthew 10:22; 19:28-29; 1 Corinthians 9:25; 2 Timothy 4:8; Hebrews 12:5; James 2:5; 1 Peter 5:4; Revelation 2:10; 3:19;">[xr]

Therefore, rid yourselves of everything impure and every expression of wickedness, and with a gentle spirit welcome the word planted in you that can save your souls.Acts 13:26; Romans 1:16; 1 Corinthians 15:2; Ephesians 1:13; Colossians 3:8; Titus 2:11; Hebrews 2:3; 1 Peter 1:9; 2:1;">[xr]

Likewise, Rahab the prostitute was justified by works when she welcomed the messengersspies">[fn] and sent them away on a different road, wasn't she?Joshua 2:1; Hebrews 11:31;">[xr]

And a harvest of righteousness is grown from the seed of peaceis grown in peace">[fn] planted by peacemakers.Proverbs 11:18; Hosea 10:12; Matthew 5:9; Philippians 1:11; Hebrews 12:11;">[xr]

Instead you should say, "If the Lord wants us to, we will live - and do this or that."Acts 18:21; 1 Corinthians 4:19; 16:7; Hebrews 6:3;">[xr]

You, too, must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, because the coming of the Lord is near.Philippians 4:5; Hebrews 10:25,37; 1 Peter 4:7;">[xr]

As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord.Matthew 5:12; Hebrews 11:35;">[xr]