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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- 1:26 Other mss add among you
James 1:26-27
International Standard Version
26 If anyone thinks that he is religious and does not bridle his tongue, but instead deceives himself,[a] his religion is worthless. 27 A religion that is pure and stainless according to[b] God the Father is this: to take care of orphans and widows who are suffering, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
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- James 1:26 Lit. deceives his own heart
- James 1:27 Lit. stainless in the sight of
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