James 1:12 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

Happy the man who doth endure temptation, because, becoming approved, he shall receive the crown of the life, which the Lord did promise to those loving Him.

English ASV

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he hath been approved, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to them that love him.

English Amplified

Blessed (happy, to be envied) is the man who is patient under trial and stands up under temptation, for when he has stood the test and been approved, he will receive [the victor's] crown of life which God has promised to those who love Him.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

Blessed (happy, to be envied) is the man who is patient under trial and stands up under temptation, for when he has stood the test and been approved, he will receive [the victor's] crown of life which God has promised to those who love Him.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

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.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

Blessed is the one who endures trials, because when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

Blessed [is the] man who endures temptation; for, having been proved, he shall receive the crown of life, which He has promised to them that love him.

English EASY 2024

Some people continue to trust God even when troubles happen. God will bless those people, if they show that they really trust him. He will give them the gift which is life with him. He has promised to give this gift to all people who love him.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

What great blessings there are for those who are tempted and remain faithful! After they have proved their faith, God will give them the crown of eternal life. God promised this to all people who love him.

Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

Happy are those who remain faithful under trials, because when they succeed in passing such a test, they will receive as their reward the life which God has promised to those who love him.

English God's Word - GW 1995

Blessed are those who endure when they are tested. When they pass the test, they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

Blessed is a man who endures trials, because when he passes the test he will receive the crown of life that He has promised to those who love Him.

English KJV 1611

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

English LSB

Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he is tried, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

Blessed is the man who perseveres in temptation, for when he has been proved he will receive the crown of life that he promised to those who love him.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

Happy is the one who endures testing, because when he has proven to be genuine, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

Blessed is the man who keeps on going when times are hard. After he has come through them, he will receive a crown. The crown is life itself. God has promised it to those who love him.

English NIV

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.

English NKJ 1982

Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

English NLT

God blesses the people who patiently endure testing. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

If your faith remains strong, even while surrounded by life’s difficulties, you will continue to experience the untold blessings of God! True happiness comes as you pass the test with faith, and receive the victorious crown of life promised to every lover of God!

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

Blessed is the man who endures trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life which God has promised to those who love him.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

Happy is the man who doesn't give in and do wrong when he is tempted, for afterwards he will get as his reward the crown of life that God has promised those who love him.

English Tyndale 1537

Happy is the man that endureth in temptation, for when he is tried he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

James 1:12 — Compare Translations