James 1:2
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
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About the Book of James
James is a letter of practical religion, written to scattered believers by the brother of the Lord. It is blunt, vivid and concrete: faith that does not work is dead, the tongue is a fire, and pure religion is caring for widows and orphans and keeping oneself unspotted from the world.
Its 5 chapters and 108 verses give the book's unforgettable counsel: "count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations" (James 1:2), "the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much" (James 5:16), and its famous definition, "faith without works is dead" (James 2:20). James also describes the word as "a mirror" (James 1:23) and commands, "draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you" (James 4:8).
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Key themes in James
- Faith and Works
- Wisdom
- Tongue
- Trials
- Prayer
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Popular Verses from James
- James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
- James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
- James 1:12 Blessed [is] the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
- James 2:17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
- James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse [your] hands, [ye] sinners; and purify [your] hearts, [ye] double minded.
- James 5:16 Confess [your] faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Book of James about?
James is a practical letter on living faith: enduring trials with joy, taming the tongue, treating the poor with honor, and showing faith through good works, all summed up in drawing near to God.
How many chapters are in James?
The letter of James has 5 chapters and 108 verses in the King James Version (1769).