James 5:18

Then Elijah prayed again. The heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its fruit.

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And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit.

In Context

17Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain in the land for three years and six months.

19My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone brings him back,

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Cross References

1 Kings 18:42So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. Then Elijah went up to the top of Carmel, bowed himself down on the earth and put his face between his knees.

Acts 14:17But still, he did not leave himself without witness, in that he did good and gave you the rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.”

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 →

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