New American Standard Bible 1995 | New American Standard Bible 1995 |
1James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad: Greetings. | 1James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad: Greetings. |
2Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, | 2Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, |
3knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. | 3knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. |
4And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. | 4And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. |
5But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. | 5But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. |
6But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind. | 6But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind. |
7For that man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord, | 7For that man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord, |
8being a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. | 8being a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. |
9But the brother of humble circumstances is to glory in his high position; | 9But the brother of humble circumstances is to glory in his high position; |
10and the rich man is to glory in his humiliation, because like flowering grass he will pass away. | 10and the rich man is to glory in his humiliation, because like flowering grass he will pass away. |
11For the sun rises with a scorching wind and withers the grass; and its flower falls off and the beauty of its appearance is destroyed; so too the rich man in the midst of his pursuits will fade away. | 11For the sun rises with a scorching wind and withers the grass; and its flower falls off and the beauty of its appearance is destroyed; so too the rich man in the midst of his pursuits will fade away. |
12Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. | 12Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. |
13Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone. | 13Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God"; for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself does not tempt anyone. |
14But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. | 14But each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. |
15Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death. | 15Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death. |
16Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. | 16Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. |
17Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. | 17Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. |
18In the exercise of His will He brought us forth by the word of truth, so that we would be a kind of first fruits among His creatures. | 18In the exercise of His will He brought us forth by the word of truth, so that we would be a kind of first fruits among His creatures. |
19This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; | 19This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; |
20for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God. | 20for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God. |
21Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls. | 21Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls. |
22But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves. | 22But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves. |
23For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks at his natural face in a mirror; | 23For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man who looks at his natural face in a mirror; |
24for once he has looked at himself and gone away, he has immediately forgotten what kind of person he was. | 24for once he has looked at himself and gone away, he has immediately forgotten what kind of person he was. |
25But one who looks intently at the perfect law, the law of liberty, and abides by it, not having become a forgetful hearer but an effectual doer, this man will be blessed in what he does. | 25But one who looks intently at the perfect law, the law of liberty, and abides by it, not having become a forgetful hearer but an effectual doer, this man will be blessed in what he does. |
26If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man's religion is worthless. | 26If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man's religion is worthless. |
27Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world. | 27Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world. |
New American Standard Bible Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved. For Permission to Quote Information visit //www.lockman.org | New American Standard Bible Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved. For Permission to Quote Information visit //www.lockman.org |
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