James 1:26-27
Legacy Standard Bible
26 If anyone thinks himself to be religious while not [a](A)bridling his tongue but deceiving his own heart, this man’s religion is worthless. 27 Pure and undefiled religion (B)before our God and Father is this: to (C)visit (D)orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained [b]by (E)the world.
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- James 1:26 Or controlling
- James 1:27 Lit from
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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