Cross references

James 1:12

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

James 1:12 BSB

James 1:12 has 42 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 42 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to 1 Peter 5:10 (151 votes) and 1 Peter 1:6–8 (94 votes). 63 other verses point back to it. It links with 26 other books, from Genesis 22 to Revelation 3.

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Which verses does James 1:12 point to?

The 20 strongest of 42, ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.

  1. 1 Peter 5:10151 votes

    And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.

  2. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. …

  3. Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.

  4. James 5:1171 votes

    See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

  5. Romans 8:2865 votes

    And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

  6. You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.

  7. Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable.

  8. From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.

  9. James 2:544 votes

    Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him?

  10. 1 Peter 3:1442 votes

    But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”

  11. Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. …

  12. 1 Peter 5:434 votes

Which verses point to James 1:12?

The 10 strongest of 63.