James 5:11-13
New King James Version
11 Indeed (A)we count them blessed who (B)endure. You have heard of (C)the perseverance of Job and seen (D)the end intended by the Lord—that (E)the Lord is very compassionate and merciful.
12 But above all, my brethren, (F)do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. But let your “Yes” be “Yes,” and your “No,” “No,” lest you fall into [a]judgment.
Meeting Specific Needs(G)
13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him (H)pray. Is anyone cheerful? (I)Let him sing psalms.
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- James 5:12 M hypocrisy
James 5:11-13
New American Standard Bible
11 We count those (A)blessed who endured. You have heard of (B)the [a]endurance of Job and have seen (C)the [b]outcome of the Lord’s dealings, that (D)the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful.
12 But above all, (E)my brothers and sisters, (F)do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath; but [c]your yes is to be yes, and your no, no, so that you do not fall under judgment.
13 Is anyone among you (G)suffering? (H)Then he must pray. Is anyone cheerful? He is to (I)sing praises.
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- James 5:11 Or steadfastness
- James 5:11 Lit end of the Lord
- James 5:12 Lit yours is to be yes, yes, and no, no
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