1. Greetings from James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. To God’s people who are scattered all over the world.
2. My brothers and sisters, you will have many kinds of trouble. But this gives you a reason to be very happy.
3. You know that when your faith is tested, you learn to be patient in suffering.
4. If you let that patience work in you, the end result will be good. You will be mature and complete. You will be all that God wants you to be.