James 5:19
Brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone turns him back,
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him;
In Context
18Then he prayed again, and the sky gave rain, and the land produced its fruit.
Cross References
Luke 22:32But I have prayed for yoʋ that yoʋr faith may not fail. Once yoʋ have turned back, strengthen yoʋr brothers.”
1 Timothy 6:10For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil, and in their eagerness to become rich some have wandered away from the faith, piercing themselves with many sorrows.
2 Timothy 2:18who have strayed from the truth, saying that the resurrection has already happened. They are undermining the faith of some.
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 →