James 1:12

“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation, etc.] Or affliction, which is designed by temptation, as in (<590102>James 1:2) and the man that endures it is he that so bears it, and bears up under it, as not to be offended at it, and stumble in the ways of Christ, and fall away from the truth, and a profession of it, as temporary believers in a time of temptation do; but manfully and bravely stands up under it, and does not sink under the weight of it, or faint on account of it; and endures afflictions in such manner as not to murmur and repine at them, but is quiet and still, and bears them patiently and constantly, and so endures to the end. Such expect afflictions, and when they come, they…”

“Blessed--Compare the beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount (Mat 5:4, Mat 5:10-11). endureth temptation--not the "falling into divers temptations" (Jam 1:2) is the matter for "joy," but the enduring of temptation "unto the end." Compare Job 5:17. when he is tried--literally, "when he has become tested" or "approved," when he has passed through the "trying" (Jam 1:3), his "faith" having finally gained the victory. the crown--not in allusion to the crown or garland given to winners in the games; for this, though a natural allusion for Paul in writing to the heathen, among whom such games existed, would be less appropriate for James in addressing the Jewish Christians, who regarded Gentile…”

“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation - The apostle seems here to use the word “temptation” in the most general sense, as denoting anything that will try the reality of religion, whether affliction, or persecution, or a direct inducement to sin placed before the mind. The word temptation appears in this chapter to be used in two senses; and the question may arise, why the apostle so employs it. Compare James 1:2, James 1:13. But, in fact, the word “temptation” is in itself of so general a character as to cover the whole usage, and to justify the manner in which it is employed. It denotes anything that will try or test the reality of our religion; and it may be applied, therefore,…”

“Happy is the man that endureth temptation - Trials of various kinds. He shall receive the crown - That fadeth not away. Which the Lord hath promised to them that love him - And his enduring proves his love. For it is love only that "endureth all things." James 1:13”

“1:12-27 James addresses the same three topics as in 1:2-11, adding a new dimension to each topic. External testing (1:2-4) becomes internal temptation (1:11-18); the need for wisdom (1:5-8) is related to controlling angry speech (1:19-21); and poverty/wealth relate to the need to act upon God’s word (1:22-25). The section then summarizes these themes (1:26-27). 1:12 Those who love him are faithful and obedient (cp. 1:22-25; 2:5; Deut 7:9; 1 Jn 5:2).”

“the man: Jam 1:2-4, Jam 5:11; Job 5:17; Psa 94:12, Psa 119:67, Psa 119:71, Psa 119:75; Pro 3:11, Pro 3:12; Heb 6:15; Heb 10:32, Heb 12:5; Rev 3:19 when: Deu 8:2, Deu 13:3; Pro 17:3; Zac 13:9; Mal 3:2, Mal 3:3; Heb 11:17; Pe1 1:6, Pe1 1:7; Pe1 5:10 the crown: Mat 25:34; Luk 22:28-30; Rom 2:7-10; Co1 9:25; Ti2 4:8; Pe1 1:7, Pe1 4:13; Pe1 5:4; Rev 2:10, Rev 3:21 which: Jam 2:5; Isa 64:4; Mat 10:22, Mat 19:28, Mat 19:29 them: Jam 2:5; Exo 20:6; Deu 7:9; Neh 1:5; Psa 5:11; Rom 8:28; Co1 2:9, Co1 8:3; Pe1 1:8; Jo1 4:19 James 1:13”