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James 5:12

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James 5:12
Showing verse 12 with surrounding context.
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Don’t grumble against one another, brothers, so that you won’t come under condemnation — look! the Judge is standing at the door!
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As an example of suffering mistreatment and being patient, brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of Adonai.
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Look, we regard those who persevered as blessed. You have heard of the perseverance of Iyov, and you know what the purpose of Adonai was, that Adonai is very compassionate and merciful.
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Above all, brothers, stop swearing oaths — not “By heaven,” not “By the earth,” and not by any other formula; rather, let your “Yes” be simply “Yes” and your “No” simply “No,” so that you won’t fall under condemnation.
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Is someone among you in trouble? He should pray. Is someone feeling good? He should sing songs of praise.
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Is someone among you ill? He should call for the elders of the congregation. They will pray for him and rub olive oil on him in the name of the Lord.
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The prayer offered with trust will heal the one who is ill — the Lord will restore his health; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.
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