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James 1:12 — compare English translations

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  • World English Bible Public Domain
    Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.
  • King James Version Public Domain
    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.
  • unfoldingWord Literal Text CC BY-SA 4.0
    Blessed a man who endures trial. For, becoming approved, he will receive the crown of life, which he promised to the ones loving him.

unfoldingWord Literal Text — © unfoldingWord, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Word-aligned USFM3 via Door43 (git.door43.org/unfoldingWord/en_ult).

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