James 1:26-27
New American Standard Bible
26 If anyone thinks himself to be religious, yet does not [a](A)bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this person’s religion is worthless. 27 Pure and undefiled religion (B)in the sight of our God and Father is this: to (C)visit (D)orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained [b]by (E)the world.
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- James 1:26 Or control
- James 1:27 Lit from
James 1:26-27
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
26 If anyone thinks that he is religious while not bridling[a] his tongue, but deceiving his heart, the religion[b] of this one is worthless[c]. 27 This is pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father— to be looking-after orphans and widows in their affliction; to be keeping oneself unspotted by the world.
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- James 1:26 Or, restraining, controlling.
- James 1:26 Or, worship, religious service.
- James 1:26 Or, futile, pointless.
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