James 5:16
The Scripture
(16) Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter James urges believers to ask God with faith, for those who ask in the proper way will receive, while those who doubt will be denied. He also reminds them to keep their requests reasonable and to trust God’s provision rather than seeking what they think they deserve.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 41:9Genesis 41:10II Samuel 19:19Matthew 3:6Matthew 18:15Matthew 18:16Matthew 18:17Luke 7:3Luke 7:4Acts 19:18Colossians 1:9I Thessalonians 5:17
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