5
Chapters
108
Verses
James, brother of Jesus
Author
AD 45-49
Date Written
James provides practical wisdom for Christian living, emphasizing that genuine faith produces good works.
To show that true faith expresses itself in righteous conduct and good works.
Possibly the earliest New Testament letter, written to Jewish Christians facing trials.
Greek
Ιάκωβος
Iakōbos
“Jacob”
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Testing and doing
Faith that works
Taming the tongue
Submit to God
Endurance and prayer
“Count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations.”
“Faith, if it hath not works, is dead.”
“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another.”
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