James 5:9-20

New International Version

⁹ Don’t grumble against one another, brothers and sisters,^(A) or you will be judged. The Judge^(B) is standing at the door!^(C)

¹⁰ Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets^(D) who spoke in the name of the Lord. ¹¹ As you know, we count as blessed^(E) those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance^(F) and have seen what the Lord finally brought about.^(G) The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.^(H)

¹² Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple “Yes” or “No.” Otherwise you will be condemned.^(I)

The Prayer of Faith

¹³ Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray.^(J) Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.^{(K) 14} Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders^(L) of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil^(M) in the name of the Lord. ¹⁵ And the prayer offered in faith^(N) will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. ¹⁶ Therefore confess your sins^(O) to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.^(P) The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.^(Q)

¹⁷ Elijah was a human being, even as we are.^(R) He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years.^{(S) 18} Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops.^(T)

¹⁹ My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth^(U) and someone should bring that person back,^{(V) 20} remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save^(W) them from death and cover over a multitude of sins.^(X)