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James 1:1-3
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1 (A) From James, a servant of God and of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Greetings to the twelve tribes scattered all over the world.[a]

Faith and Wisdom

2 (B) My friends, be glad, even if you have a lot of trouble. 3 You know you learn to endure by having your faith tested.

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  1. 1.1 twelve tribes scattered all over the world: James is saying that the Lord's followers are like the tribes of Israel that were scattered everywhere by their enemies.
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