1. James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.
2. My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials;
3. Knowing this, that the trying of your faith works patience.
4. But let patience have her perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire, lacking in nothing.
5. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men liberally, and reproaches not; and it shall be given him.