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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26 If anyone[a] thinks he is religious without controlling his tongue,(A) then his religion is useless and he deceives himself. 27 Pure and undefiled religion before our[b] God and Father is this: to look after orphans and widows(B) in their distress and to keep oneself unstained by the world.(C)

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Footnotes

  1. James 1:26 Other mss add among you
  2. James 1:27 Or before the