James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.

Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.

But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.