Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on James 1:2 in English Standard Version "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds," Mt 5:12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. 1Pe 1:6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials,