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Reduced consciousness (sometimes associated with seizures),.Persistent pain or pressure in the chest,.Symptoms of severe COVID‐19 disease include: Conjunctivitis (also known as red eyes).Those who truly love God trust Him, and those who truly trust Him continue to obey even when life gets hard.Other symptoms that are less common and may affect some patients include: In any case, this verse makes the connection between our love for God and our ability to remain faithful to Him in hard times.
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Paul and Peter also write about crowns to be given to faithful Christians (1 Corinthians 9:24–27 1 Peter 5:4 2 Timothy 4:8). Very similar language is used by the apostle John in the book of Revelation when he quotes Jesus making this very promise to those who are "faithful unto death" (Revelation 2:10). According to this interpretation, He will reward them with this specific crown. They loved God and continued to obey Him in their hardship. These believers trusted God through their trials instead of turning away.
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Other scholars would suggest that this mysterious crown is an additional reward, given in eternity, for Christians who refused to stop trusting God even when their trials on earth became difficult. This would match well with Jesus' own words regarding the effect of faith on our quality of life (John 10:10). That is, the reward James speaks of may be a more abundant life here and now, on this side of eternity, or in heaven, or both. Eternal life is not hinged on our works or faithfulness (Titus 3:5).Ī more likely explanation is that this crown is "of life" in the same sense that other crowns are "of gold." In that case, the reward for perseverance is improved circumstances. However, given the context of Scripture, this is an unlikely meaning. This might simply refer to eternal life itself, promised to all Christians who, by definition, love God. Those who maintain trust in God during hardships will receive "the crown of life." Bible scholars are divided on exactly what James means by this. God is on the side of those who trust Him through life's most difficult moments. Our circumstances may be hard, but we have His approval.
#Those who remain book trial#
That choice to keep trusting God in the midst of the trial brings His blessing. Trusting God through our trials pushes us toward the Christ-like maturity of trusting God more, and more deeply, and with greater endurance. Why? Because our faith only grows stronger when tested by trials. James echoes the thought begun in verse 2 where he called on believers to categorize hard times as joyful things. James 1:12, CSB: 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. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12, NLT: God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. James 1:12, NASB: 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. James 1:12, KJV: 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. James 1:12, ESV: 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. James 1:12 Parallel Verses James 1:12, NIV: Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.