1 James,^(A) a servant of God^(B) and of the Lord Jesus Christ,

To the twelve tribes^(C) scattered^(D) among the nations:

Greetings.^(E)

¹⁰ If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not take them into your house or welcome them.^{(A) 11} Anyone who welcomes them shares^(B) in their wicked work.