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James 5:13 nasb — Is anyone among you suffering? Then he must pray. Is anyone cheerful? He is to sing praises.

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"Is anyone among you suffering? Then he must pray. Is anyone cheerful? He is to sing praises."

— James 5:13, NASB

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James 5 — Context

10

As an example, brethren, of suffering and patience, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

11

We count those blessed who endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome of the Lord's dealings, that the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful.

12

But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath; but your yes is to be yes, and your no, no, so that you may not fall under judgment.

13

Is anyone among you suffering? Then he must pray. Is anyone cheerful? He is to sing praises.

14

Is anyone among you sick? Then he must call for the elders of the church and they are to pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord;

15

and the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him.

16

Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much.

James 5:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does James 5:13 say?
James 5:13 in the NASB reads: “Is anyone among you suffering? Then he must pray. Is anyone cheerful? He is to sing praises.”
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 (NASB): “Is anyone among you suffering? Then he must pray. Is anyone cheerful? He is to sing praises.” 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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