Knowing] Romans 5:3. trying] Saint James his meaning is not, that afflictions of themselves work patience, for we see the contrary often both in the wicked and the godly; as in Job, Chap. 3. David, Psal. 73. and Jeremie, Chap. 12. 1. but that faith being proved to be found through affliction doth work it, because thereby it is experimentally assured of Gods gracious presence and assistance in afflictions, and deliverance out of them.