James 5:19
My friends, if any one of you strays from the truth and someone brings you back,
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him;
In Context
18He prayed again—heaven sent rain and the earth gave its harvest.
Cross References
Psalms 119:118You reject all those who don't follow your instructions—they're fooling themselves by living a lie.
Isaiah 3:12Leaders who act in childish ways mistreat my people; women rule over them. My people, your leaders are misleading you, confusing you about which way to go.
Ezekiel 34:16I will go looking for the lost, bring home the strays, bandage the injured, and strengthen the weak. However, I will destroy those who are fat and strong. Because I do what's right, I will be sure to take care of them.
Luke 22:32but I have prayed for you that your trust in me may not fail. And when you have returned, encourage your brothers.”
1 Timothy 6:10For the desire to be rich leads to many kinds of evil results. Some of those who longed for this have turned away from the truth, and have hurt themselves, experiencing a lot of pain.
2 Timothy 2:18They have deviated from the truth by saying that the resurrection has already happened, which has ruined some people's trust in God.
Matthew Henry on James 5:13-20
Caution against Swearing; Profaneness Condemned; Confession and Prayer; Efficacy of Prayer. ( a. d. 61.) 12 But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation. 13 Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms. 14 Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the… Read the whole commentary →