ISB ~ James 1 v12

the crown of life:The Greek is appositional (“the crown which is life”). It refers to the eternal life that awaits the saints who have patiently and faithfully endured the trials of life (2 Tim 4:8; Rev 2:10).

those who love him:A biblical description of those who keep God’s commandments (Deut 5:10; 7:9; Jn 14:15). James will later stress that salvation and life are for those who not only believe in the Lord, but who love and obey him through faithful deeds (Jas 2:14-26).