James 5:16 cpdv — Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be saved. For the unremitting pr…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be saved. For the unremitting prayer of a just person prevails over many things."

— James 5:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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James 5 — Context

13

Is any of you sad? Let him pray. Is he even-tempered? Let him sing psalms.

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Is anyone ill among you? Let him bring in the priests of the Church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.

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And a prayer of faith will save the infirm, and the Lord will alleviate him. And if he has sins, these will be forgiven him.

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Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be saved. For the unremitting prayer of a just person prevails over many things.

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Elijah was a mortal man like us, and in prayer he prayed that it would not rain upon the earth. And it did not rain for three years and six months.

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And he prayed again. And the heavens gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit.

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My brothers, if anyone of you strays from the truth, and if someone converts him,

James 5:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does James 5:16 say?
James 5:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be saved. For the unremitting prayer of a just person prevails over many things.”
Where is James 5:16 in the Bible?
James 5:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of James, chapter 5, verse 16.
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 5:16.
What translation should I read James 5:16 in?
James 5:16 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 5:16?
James 5:16 reads (CPDV): “Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be saved. For the unremitting prayer of a just person prevails over many things.” 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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