James 1:2

2Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,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. whenever you face trials of many kinds,

2Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter various 1:2 Or temptationstrials,

2Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials,

2Consider it nothing but joy, my 1:2 Lit brethren.brothers and sisters, whenever you fall into various trials.

2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,

2My brothers and sisters, you will face all kinds of trouble. When you do, think of it as pure joy.