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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26 If any think they are religious and do not bridle their tongues but deceive their hearts, their religion is worthless.(A) 27 Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself unstained by the world.(B)

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