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James 1:26-27
English Standard Version
James 1:26-27
English Standard Version
26 If anyone thinks he is religious (A)and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's (B)religion is worthless. 27 Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: (C)to visit (D)orphans and widows in their affliction, and (E)to keep oneself (F)unstained from the world.
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James 1:26-27
Christian Standard Bible
James 1:26-27
Christian Standard Bible
26 If anyone[a] thinks he is religious without controlling his tongue,(A) his religion is useless and he deceives himself. 27 Pure and undefiled religion before God the Father is this: to look after orphans and widows(B) in their distress and to keep oneself unstained from the world.(C)
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James 1:26-27
New International Version
James 1:26-27
New International Version
26 Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues(A) deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. 27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after(B) orphans and widows(C) in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.(D)
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