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James 5:13 asv — Is any among you suffering? let him pray. Is any cheerful? let him sing praise.

American Standard Version

"Is any among you suffering? let him pray. Is any cheerful? let him sing praise. "

— James 5:13, American Standard Version

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James 5 — Context

10

Take, brethren, for an example of suffering and of patience, the prophets who spake in the name of the Lord.

11

Behold, we call them blessed that endured: ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord, how that the Lord is full of pity, and merciful.

12

But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by the heaven, nor by the earth, nor by any other oath: but let your yea be yea, and your nay, nay; that ye fall not under judgment.

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Is any among you suffering? let him pray. Is any cheerful? let him sing praise.

14

Is any among you sick? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:

15

and the prayer of faith shall save him that is sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, it shall be forgiven him.

16

Confess therefore your sins one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The supplication of a righteous man availeth much in its working.

James 5:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does James 5:13 say?
James 5:13 in the American Standard Version reads: “Is any among you suffering? let him pray. Is any cheerful? let him sing praise. ”
Where is James 5:13 in the Bible?
James 5:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of James, chapter 5, verse 13.
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 5:13.
What translation should I read James 5:13 in?
James 5:13 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 5:13?
James 5:13 reads (ASV): “Is any among you suffering? let him pray. Is any cheerful? let him sing praise. ” 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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