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James 5:11-13
New International Version
James 5:11-13
New International Version
11 As you know, we count as blessed(A) those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance(B) and have seen what the Lord finally brought about.(C) The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.(D)
12 Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple “Yes” or “No.” Otherwise you will be condemned.(E)
The Prayer of Faith
13 Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray.(F) Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.(G)
James 5:11-13
New King James Version
James 5:11-13
New King James Version
11 Indeed (A)we count them blessed who (B)endure. You have heard of (C)the perseverance of Job and seen (D)the end intended by the Lord—that (E)the Lord is very compassionate and merciful.
12 But above all, my brethren, (F)do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. But let your “Yes” be “Yes,” and your “No,” “No,” lest you fall into [a]judgment.
Meeting Specific Needs(G)
13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him (H)pray. Is anyone cheerful? (I)Let him sing psalms.
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James 5:11-13
English Standard Version
James 5:11-13
English Standard Version
11 Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of (A)the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen (B)the purpose of the Lord, how (C)the Lord is compassionate and merciful.
12 But above all, my brothers, (D)do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation.
The Prayer of Faith
13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him (E)sing praise.
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