1 Greetings from James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. To God’s people who are scattered all over the world.
2 My brothers and sisters, you will have many kinds of trouble. But this gives you a reason to be very happy.
3 You know that when your faith is tested, you learn to be patient in suffering.
4 If you let that patience work in you, the end result will be good. You will be mature and complete. You will be all that God wants you to be.
5 Do any of you need wisdom? Ask God for it. He is generous and enjoys giving to everyone. So he will give you wisdom.