Jas 1:27. 8:2; 2 Cor. The Holy Bible, New King James Version, Copyright © 1982 Thomas Nelson. perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. 3:14; 4:14], 2 Cor. 6 But # 1 Cor. If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and, does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion. 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. New King James Version (NKJV). 2:13; James 1:22–25; 2:14–20) be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. So the rich man also will fade away in his pursuits. 2:16, he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues. Gen 1:27. ), 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. 7:21–28; Luke 6:46–49; [Rom. 15 Then, (N)when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, (O)brings forth death. 1 James, (A)a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 My brethren, () count it all joy () when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces [] patience. 1:3, 23). Paul, on his first post-conversion visit to Jerusalem, saw James (Gal 1:19). So the rich man also will fade away in his pursuits. 1:3, 23], Matt. Gen 1:28. Greeting to the Twelve Tribes. 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. 2:9 rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom # Ex. that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures. 2:13; 2 Tim. 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. 2:13; James 1:22–25; 2:14–20). NKJV, Ancient-Modern Bible, Comfort Print: One faith. Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble. What is the law of liberty? In like manner, St. Paul (Romans 1:1, et seq. and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work. 6:7; 1 Thess. 2:15; (1 Pet. 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. (John 8:32; Rom. Of His own will He brought us forth by the, 2 Cor. 10:36; James 5:11; (1 Pet. 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. Handed down. But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. All rights reserved. To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 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. 2:4; 6:2; James 2:12; 1 Pet. 2:13; James 1:22–25; 2:14–20], [John 8:32; Rom. 10:36; James 5:11; [1 Pet. 5 Listen, my beloved brethren: # Job 34:19; John 7:48; 1 Cor. with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. For no sooner has the sun risen with a burning heat than it withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beautiful appearance perishes. Job 5:17; Luke 6:22; Heb. when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown. What does it mean to be double-minded (James 1:8; 4:8)? 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. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights. What is pure and undefiled religion (James 1:27)? 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. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. 14 But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. 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. 12 (K)Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive (L)the crown of life (M)which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. Is salvation by faith alone, or by faith plus works? 22 But (Y)be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 2:15; [1 Pet. 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. Beware of Personal Favoritism - My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and. 22 But # Matt. Profiting from Trials. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be [b]perfect and complete, lacking nothing. (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. 1:27 Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be # Luke 12:21; 1 Tim. 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. Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation. lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, Matt. Tools. For all the saints. this one will be blessed in what he does. 2:4; 6:2; James 2:12; 1 Pet. 6:18; Rev. Gain a concise, fundamental grasp of what the Bible is all about with our NEW "Know the Bible" series. 3:14; 4:14), the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive. 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. All rights reserved. as a flower of the field he will pass away. 3:17]; Gal. 1 James, () a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings. What does it mean that even the demons believe (James 2:19)? 8:2; 2 Cor. 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. 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. So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear. 2:13; 2 Tim. 11:22 you have dishonored the poor man. 7:21–28; Luke 6:46–49; (Rom. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. 3:17); Gal. 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. which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. 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. What does it means that mercy triumphs over judgment (James 2:13)? 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. 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. 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 . Greeting. James was a leader in the important council of Jerusalem . 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. Job 5:17; Luke 6:22; Heb. 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. 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. 7:21–28; Luke 6:46–49; (Rom. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. Do not the rich oppress you # Acts 13:50 and drag you into the courts? a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. 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. to keep oneself unspotted from the world. 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. 6:7; 1 Thess. 20:6 which He promised to those who love Him? 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