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James 1:27-1964 bbe — The religion which is holy and free from evil in the eyes of our God and Father is this: to take care of children who h…

Bible in Basic English

"The religion which is holy and free from evil in the eyes of our God and Father is this: to take care of children who have no fathers and of widows who are in trouble, and to keep oneself untouched by the world."

— James 1:27-1964, Bible in Basic English

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James 1 — Context

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For after looking at himself he goes away, and in a short time he has no memory of what he was like.

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But he who goes on looking into the true law which makes him free, being not a hearer without memory but a doer putting it into effect, this man will have a blessing on his acts.

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If a man seems to have religion and has no control over his tongue but lets himself be tricked by what is false, this man's religion is of no value.

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The religion which is holy and free from evil in the eyes of our God and Father is this: to take care of children who have no fathers and of widows who are in trouble, and to keep oneself untouched by the world.

James 1:27-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does James 1:27-1964 say?
James 1:27-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The religion which is holy and free from evil in the eyes of our God and Father is this: to take care of children who have no fathers and of widows who are in trouble, and to keep oneself untouched by the world.”
Where is James 1:27-1964 in the Bible?
James 1:27-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of James, chapter 1, verses 27–1964.
Who wrote James?
James is traditionally attributed to James, half-brother of Jesus, leader of the Jerusalem church. It was written c. AD 44–49.
What is the book of James about?
James is the New Testament's closest cousin to Old-Testament wisdom literature — pungent, practical, and uncompromising. Faith without works is dead. The tongue is a fire. The prayers of a righteous man avail much. It calls Christians to walk their talk.
What are the major themes of James?
James explores themes including Faith and Works, Wisdom, Speech, Suffering, Prayer. These themes shape the meaning and context of James 1:27-1964.
What translation should I read James 1:27-1964 in?
James 1:27-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize James 1:27-1964?
James 1:27-1964 reads (BBE): “The religion which is holy and free from evil in the eyes of our God and Father is this: to take care of children who have no fathers and of widows who are in trouble, and to keep oneself untouched by the world.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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