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James 1:1-3
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James says ‘Hello’

1 This letter is from me, James. I am a servant of God and the Lord Jesus Christ.[a]

I am writing to the 12 tribes of God's people who live in many different parts of the world. I say ‘hello’ to all of you.[b]

What to do when you have troubles

2 My Christian friends, remember to be happy, even when many kinds of trouble happen to you. Troubles can help you. 3 God wants to see if you really trust him. Your faith in God will become stronger as a result of these troubles.

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Footnotes

  1. 1:1 James is the brother of Jesus, but he describes himself as a servant of Jesus Christ.
  2. 1:1 This may mean all believers, wherever they live. There were 12 tribes of Israel in the Old Testament. They were God's people. Now all Christians are God's people.
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