7 For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is (I)a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. 7:21–28; Luke 6:46–49; (Rom. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights. 8:2; 2 Cor. 3:17); Gal. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be [b]perfect and complete, lacking nothing. Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble. The text of the New King James Version (NKJV) appearing on or deriving from this or any other web page is for personal use only. Jas 1:27. 2:16, he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues. 1 James, (A)a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. 7:21–28; Luke 6:46–49; [Rom. 25 But (AA)he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, (AB)this one will be blessed in what he does. This faithful rendering of the New King James Version (NKJV) presents the complete Bible in compelling, dramatic audio theater format with world-class audio production. to keep oneself unspotted from the world. 2:15; (1 Pet. be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 7:21–28; Luke 6:46–49; (Rom. 8:2; 2 Cor. if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. 2:4; 6:2; James 2:12; 1 Pet. 6:7; 1 Thess. Gen 1:28. 9 Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation, 10 but the rich in his humiliation, because (J)as a flower of the field he will pass away. 2:13; James 1:22–25; 2:14–20) be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works? Greeting to the Twelve Tribes. 2 My brethren, () count it all joy () when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces [] patience. In like manner, St. Paul (Romans 1:1, et seq. 2:13; James 1:22–25; 2:14–20). 13 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. 1:27 Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be # Luke 12:21; 1 Tim. New King James Version (NKJV). 11 For no sooner has the sun risen with a burning heat than it withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beautiful appearance perishes. Paul did the same on his last visit . (John 8:32; Rom. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. 6 But # 1 Cor. What does it mean that even the demons believe (James 2:19)? 17 (P)Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, (Q)with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. Paul, on his first post-conversion visit to Jerusalem, saw James (Gal 1:19). Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. 18 (R)Of His own will He brought us forth by the (S)word of truth, (T)that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. 3:14; 4:14), the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive. For no sooner has the sun risen with a burning heat than it withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beautiful appearance perishes. So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear. 5 Listen, my beloved brethren: # Job 34:19; John 7:48; 1 Cor. 1:3, 23], Matt. Do not the rich oppress you # Acts 13:50 and drag you into the courts? But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. 6:7; 1 Thess. 2:16, NKJV, Lucado Encouraging Word Bible, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Chronological Study Bible: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Vines Expository Bible, Comfort Print: A Guided Journey Through the Scriptures with Pastor Jerry Vines, NKJV, Bride's Bible, Leathersoft, White, Red Letter, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Abide Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version. 6:18; Rev. as a flower of the field he will pass away. when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown. 2:13; James 1:22–25; 2:14–20], [John 8:32; Rom. What is pure and undefiled religion (James 1:27)? NKJV, Ancient-Modern Bible, Comfort Print: One faith. To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: 2 My brethren, (B)count it all joy (C)when you fall into various trials, 3 (D)knowing that the testing of your faith produces [a]patience. 22 But # Matt. 2:9 rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom # Ex. Used by permission. James was a leader in the important council of Jerusalem . 10:36; James 5:11; [1 Pet. 19 [c]So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, (U)slow to speak, (V)slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Gen 1:27 - So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. Gen 1:27. 2:13; 2 Tim. All rights reserved. (1) James, a servant (or slave, or bond-servant) of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.--Bound to Him, i.e., in devotion and love. let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and. 27 (AD)Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: (AE)to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, (AF)and to keep oneself unspotted from the world. 1 Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God 2 which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, 3 concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh, 4 and declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead. So the rich man also will fade away in his pursuits. 16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. 5 (E)If any of you lacks wisdom, (F)let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and (G)it will be given to him. Jas 1:27 - Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world. What does it mean to be double-minded (James 1:8; 4:8)? 3:14; 4:14], 2 Cor. What does it means that mercy triumphs over judgment (James 2:13)? 3:17]; Gal. Job 5:17; Luke 6:22; Heb. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation. and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work. 14 But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Gain a concise, fundamental grasp of what the Bible is all about with our NEW "Know the Bible" series. If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and, does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion. Job 5:17; Luke 6:22; Heb. Profiting from Trials. Beware of Personal Favoritism - My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. The Holy Bible, New King James Version, Copyright © 1982 Thomas Nelson. a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. 2:13; 2 Tim. Of His own will He brought us forth by the, 2 Cor. 2:15; [1 Pet. 20:6 which He promised to those who love Him? 15 Then, (N)when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, (O)brings forth death. lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, Matt. Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. ), St. Peter (), and St. Jude brother of James (), begin their Letters.The writer of this has been identified (see Introduction, ante, p. 352) with James the Just, first bishop of Jerusalem, the brother of our Lord. 11:22 you have dishonored the poor man. 6 (H)But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. Greeting. 1 James, () a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings. For all the saints. that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures. Tools. James 1 is the first chapter of the Epistle of James in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.The author identifies himself as "James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ" and the epistle is traditionally attributed to James the brother of Jesus, written in Jerusalem between 48–61 CE.Alternatively, some scholars argue that it is a pseudographical work written after 61 CE. this one will be blessed in what he does. 2:4; 6:2; James 2:12; 1 Pet. 21 Therefore (W)lay aside all filthiness and [d]overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, (X)which is able to save your souls. So the rich man also will fade away in his pursuits. which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. 22 But (Y)be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 10:36; James 5:11; (1 Pet. 23 For (Z)if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; 24 for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. When Peter was rescued from prison, he told his friends to tell James . Handed down. 26 If anyone [e]among you thinks he is religious, and (AC)does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless. All rights reserved. perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. 1:3, 23). 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