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James 5:13 web — Is any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praises.

World English Bible

"Is any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praises."

— James 5:13, World English Bible

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James 5 — Context

10

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

11

Behold, we call them blessed who endured. You have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the Lord in the outcome, and how the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

12

But above all things, my brothers, don't swear, neither by heaven, nor by the earth, nor by any other oath; but let your "yes" be "yes," and your "no," "no;" so that you don't fall into hypocrisy.

13

Is any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praises.

14

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

15

and the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

16

Confess your offenses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective.

James 5:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does James 5:13 say?
James 5:13 in the World English Bible reads: “Is any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him 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 (WEB): “Is any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him 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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