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James · read by Chuck Smith
46 verses, in order. Only the verses Chuck read aloud are shown.
James 1
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James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes of the Dispersion: Greetings.Read from KJV · Overcoming Temptation
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Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,Read from KJV · (Through the Bible) Genesis 39-41
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because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.Read from KJV · Overcoming Temptation
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Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.Read from KJV · Overcoming Temptation
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Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.Read from KJV · Overcoming Temptation
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But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.Read from KJV · Overcoming Temptation
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The brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position.Read from KJV · Overcoming Temptation
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But the one who is rich should exult in his low position, because he will pass away like a flower of the field.Read from KJV · Overcoming Temptation
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For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits.Read from KJV · Overcoming Temptation
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Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.Read from KJV · Overcoming Temptation
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When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone.Read from KJV · Overcoming Temptation
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But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed.Read from KJV · Overcoming Temptation
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Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.Read from KJV · Overcoming Temptation
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My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,Read from KJV · (Through the Bible) James 1-2
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for man's anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.Read from NKJV · (Through the Bible) James 1-2
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Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.Read from ESV · (Through the Bible) Luke 5-6
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For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror,Read from KJV · (Through the Bible) James 1-2
James 2
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My brothers, as you hold out your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, do not show favoritism.Read from KJV · (Through the Bible) James 1-2
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Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom.Read from KJV · (Through the Bible) James 1-2
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So too, faith by itself, if it does not result in action, is dead.Read from KJV · Faith That Works
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O foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is worthless?Read from KJV · Faith That Works
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Was not our father Abraham justified by what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar?Read from KJV · (Through the Bible) James 1-2
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And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness," and he was called a friend of God.Read from KJV · Faith That Works
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As you can see, a man is justified by his deeds and not by faith alone.Read from KJV · Faith That Works
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In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute justified by her actions when she welcomed the spies and sent them off on another route?Read from KJV · (Through the Bible) James 1-2
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As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.Read from NKJV · (Through the Bible) James 1-2
James 3
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We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.Read from KJV · (Through the Bible) James 3-5
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When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can guide the whole animal.Read from KJV · (Through the Bible) James 3-5
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Consider ships as well. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot is inclined.Read from KJV · (Through the Bible) James 3-5
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but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.Read from KJV · (Through the Bible) James 3-5
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Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring?Read from KJV · (Through the Bible) James 3-5
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For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice.Read from KJV · (Through the Bible) James 3-5
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Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.Read from KJV · (Through the Bible) James 3-5
James 4
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Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.Read from KJV · (Through the Bible) 1 Peter 3-5
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There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?Read from NKJV · (Through the Bible) James 3-5
James 5
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Come now, you who are rich, weep and wail over the misery to come upon you.Read from KJV · (Through the Bible) James 3-5
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Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and consume your flesh like fire. You have hoarded treasure in the last days.Read from KJV · (Through the Bible) James 3-5
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You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord's coming is near.Read from KJV · The Unfailing Word
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Brothers, as an example of patience in affliction, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.Read from KJV · James 5 Expositional
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Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord.Read from KJV · James 5 Expositional
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Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.Read from KJV · (Through the Bible) James 3-5
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Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth yielded its crops.Read from KJV · (Through the Bible) James 3-5
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My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back,Read from KJV · James 5 Expositional
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consider this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and cover over a multitude of sins.Read from KJV · (Through the Bible) James 3-5