James 1:19

Living Out the Message

1:19 Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters! ¹  Let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.

James 2:19

2:19 You believe that God is one; well and good. ²  Even the demons believe that – and tremble with fear. ³ 

James 2:22

2:22 You see that his faith was working together with his works and his faith was perfected by works.

James 2:24

2:24 You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.

James 3:12

3:12 Can a fig tree produce olives, my brothers and sisters, ⁴  or a vine produce figs? Neither can a salt water spring produce fresh water.

James 5:8

5:8 You also be patient and strengthen your hearts, for the Lord’s return is near.

¹ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:2.

² tn Grk “you do well.”

³ tn Grk “believe and tremble.” The words “with fear” are implied.

³ tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:2.