²⁶ If anyone thinks himself to be religious, yet does not ^[a](A)bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this person’s religion is worthless. ²⁷ Pure and undefiled religion ^(B)in the sight of our God and Father is this: to ^(C)visit ^(D)orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained ^[b]by ^(E)the world.