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James 1:26-27
New International Version
James 1:26-27
New International Version
26 Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues(A) deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. 27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after(B) orphans and widows(C) in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.(D)
James 1:26-27
International Standard Version
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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