James 1:26-27
New English Translation
26 If someone thinks he is religious yet does not bridle his tongue, and so deceives his heart, his religion is futile. 27 Pure and undefiled religion before[a] God the Father[b] is this: to care for orphans and widows in their adversity[c] and to keep oneself unstained by the world.
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- James 1:27 tn Or “in the sight of”; Grk “with.”
- James 1:27 tn Grk “the God and Father.”
- James 1:27 tn Traditionally, “affliction.” BDAG 457 s.v. 1 has “difficult circumstances” for this specific context, but since this is somewhat lengthy, “adversity” was preferred instead.
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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