1. From James, a servant of God and of our Lord Jesus Christ.Greetings to the twelve tribes scattered all over the world.
2. My friends, be glad, even if you have a lot of trouble.
3. You know that you learn to endure by having your faith tested.
4. But you must learn to endure everything, so that you will be completely mature and not lacking in anything.
5. If any of you need wisdom, you should ask God, and it will be given to you. God is generous and won't correct you for asking.
6. But when you ask for something, you must have faith and not doubt. Anyone who doubts is like an ocean wave tossed around in a storm.
7-8. If you are that kind of person, you can't make up your mind, and you can't be trusted. So don't expect the Lord to give you anything at all.
9. Any of God's people who are poor should be glad that he thinks so highly of them.