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New Testament

James (KJV)

5 chapters · 108 verses. Choose a chapter to read it in the King James Version.

About the Book of James

James presses for a faith that proves itself in conduct — controlled speech, care for the poor, patience, and integrity. It confronts hypocrisy and partiality with practical wisdom for everyday life.

Genre
Epistle (wisdom)
Author
Traditionally attributed to James, the brother of Jesus
First audience
Jewish-Christian believers scattered abroad

How to read it: Read its punchy, proverb-like exhortations as practical wisdom; mind the audience and read its call for works alongside the rest of Scripture on faith and grace.

It opens: “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.” (James 1:1)

Chapters

Key verses in James

The verses of James that the rest of Scripture cross-references most often.

  • Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

  • But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

  • If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

  • Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?

  • Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

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