James 3:1-2
New King James Version
The Untamable Tongue
3 My brethren, (A)let not many of you become teachers, (B)knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. 2 For (C)we all stumble in many things. (D)If anyone does not stumble in word, (E)he is a [a]perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body.
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- James 3:2 mature
James 3:1-2
New International Version
Taming the Tongue
3 Not many of you should become teachers,(A) my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged(B) more strictly.(C) 2 We all stumble(D) in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say(E) is perfect,(F) able to keep their whole body in check.(G)
James 5:12-16
New King James Version
12 But above all, my brethren, (A)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(B)
13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him (C)pray. Is anyone cheerful? (D)Let him sing psalms. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, (E)anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. (F)And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. 16 [b]Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. (G)The effective, [c]fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.
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- James 5:12 M hypocrisy
- James 5:16 NU Therefore confess your sins
- James 5:16 supplication
James 5:12-16
New International Version
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.(A)
The Prayer of Faith
13 Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray.(B) Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.(C) 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders(D) of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil(E) in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer offered in faith(F) will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. 16 Therefore confess your sins(G) to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.(H) The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.(I)
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