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James 5:11-16

11 As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

12 Above all, my brothers, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, or you will be condemned.

13 The Prayer of Faith
Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise.

14 Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord.

15 And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.

16 Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.

Cross References for James 5:11-16

Job 42:12 - The Lord blessed the latter part of Job’s life more than the first. He had fourteen thousand sh... Click to read the verse Job 42:12 Click to read the verse Job 42:12

Ephesians 1:6 - to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:6 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:6

Joel 2:13 - Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and comp... Click to read the verse Joel 2:13 Click to read the verse Joel 2:13

Job 1:1 - Prologue In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upr... Click to read the verse Job 1:1 Click to read the verse Job 1:1

Psalms 37:37 - Consider the blameless, observe the upright; there is a future for the man of peace. Click to read the verse Psalms 37:37 Click to read the verse Psalms 37:37

2 Peter 2:9 - if this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue godly men from trials and to hold the unrighte... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:9 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:9

Isaiah 30:18 - Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion. For the Lord is a Go... Click to read the verse Isaiah 30:18 Click to read the verse Isaiah 30:18

1 Peter 3:8 - Suffering for Doing Good Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic,... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:8 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:8

Isaiah 63:9 - In all their distress he too was distressed, and the angel of his presence saved them. In his l... Click to read the verse Isaiah 63:9 Click to read the verse Isaiah 63:9

Psalms 25:10 - All the ways of the Lord are loving and faithful for those who keep the demands of his covenant. Click to read the verse Psalms 25:10 Click to read the verse Psalms 25:10

Micah 7:18 - Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inh... Click to read the verse Micah 7:18 Click to read the verse Micah 7:18

Job 2:10 - He replied, “You are talking like a foolish woman. Shall we accept good from God, and not troub... Click to read the verse Job 2:10 Click to read the verse Job 2:10

Psalms 86:5 - You are forgiving and good, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call to you. Click to read the verse Psalms 86:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 86:5

Psalms 86:15 - But you, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and fai... Click to read the verse Psalms 86:15 Click to read the verse Psalms 86:15

Exodus 34:6 - And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracio... Click to read the verse Exodus 34:6 Click to read the verse Exodus 34:6

Psalms 103:13 - As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him; Click to read the verse Psalms 103:13 Click to read the verse Psalms 103:13

Numbers 14:18 - ‘The Lord is slow to anger, abounding in love and forgiving sin and rebellion. Yet he does not ... Click to read the verse Numbers 14:18 Click to read the verse Numbers 14:18

Lamentations 3:22 - Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. Click to read the verse Lamentations 3:22 Click to read the verse Lamentations 3:22

Hebrews 11:17 - By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had received the pr... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:17 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:17

Hebrews 10:39 - But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who believe and are saved. Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:39 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:39

Acts 7:10 - and rescued him from all his troubles. He gave Joseph wisdom and enabled him to gain the goodwi... Click to read the verse Acts 7:10 Click to read the verse Acts 7:10

Isaiah 63:7 - Praise and Prayer I will tell of the kindnesses of the Lord, the deeds for which he is to be pr... Click to read the verse Isaiah 63:7 Click to read the verse Isaiah 63:7

Hebrews 11:27 - By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw him who is i... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:27 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:27

Ecclesiastes 7:8 - The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:8 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:8

Luke 1:50 - His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. Click to read the verse Luke 1:50 Click to read the verse Luke 1:50

Ephesians 4:32 - Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:32 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:32

Psalms 66:12 - You let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but you brought us to a place ... Click to read the verse Psalms 66:12 Click to read the verse Psalms 66:12

Romans 2:4 - Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, tolerance and patience, not realizing t... Click to read the verse Romans 2:4 Click to read the verse Romans 2:4

1 Peter 1:13 - Be Holy Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on th... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:13 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:13

Nehemiah 9:17 - They refused to listen and failed to remember the miracles you performed among them. They becam... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 9:17 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 9:17

Ephesians 2:4 - But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:4 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:4

1 Peter 1:6-7 - In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in ... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:6-7 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:6-7

2 Chronicles 30:9 - If you return to the Lord, then your brothers and your children will be shown compassion by the... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 30:9 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 30:9

Hebrews 3:6 - But Christ is faithful as a son over God’s house. And we are his house, if we hold on to our co... Click to read the verse Hebrews 3:6 Click to read the verse Hebrews 3:6

Psalms 78:38 - Yet he was merciful; he forgave their iniquities and did not destroy them. Time after time he r... Click to read the verse Psalms 78:38 Click to read the verse Psalms 78:38

Jonah 4:2 - He prayed to the Lord, “O Lord, is this not what I said when I was still at home? That is why I... Click to read the verse Jonah 4:2 Click to read the verse Jonah 4:2

Daniel 9:18-19 - Give ear, O God, and hear; open your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears your Na... Click to read the verse Daniel 9:18-19 Click to read the verse Daniel 9:18-19

Isaiah 55:6-7 - Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Click to read the verse Isaiah 55:6-7 Click to read the verse Isaiah 55:6-7

Psalms 145:8 - The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. Click to read the verse Psalms 145:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 145:8

Psalms 116:5 - The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. Click to read the verse Psalms 116:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 116:5

Daniel 9:9 - The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against him; Click to read the verse Daniel 9:9 Click to read the verse Daniel 9:9

Joel 2:18 - The Lord’s Answer Then the Lord will be jealous for his land and take pity on his people. Click to read the verse Joel 2:18 Click to read the verse Joel 2:18

Job 5:17 - “Blessed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. Click to read the verse Job 5:17 Click to read the verse Job 5:17

Nehemiah 9:31 - But in your great mercy you did not put an end to them or abandon them, for you are a gracious ... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 9:31 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 9:31

Psalms 51:1 - Psalm 51 For the director of music. A psalm of David. When the prophet Nathan came to him after... Click to read the verse Psalms 51:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 51:1

Psalms 103:8 - The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. Click to read the verse Psalms 103:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 103:8

Hebrews 3:14 - We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly till the end the confidence we had at first. Click to read the verse Hebrews 3:14 Click to read the verse Hebrews 3:14

Job 23:10 - But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. Click to read the verse Job 23:10 Click to read the verse Job 23:10

James 1:12 - Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will rece... Click to read the verse James 1:12 Click to read the verse James 1:12

Psalms 94:12 - Blessed is the man you discipline, O Lord, the man you teach from your law; Click to read the verse Psalms 94:12 Click to read the verse Psalms 94:12

Psalms 119:132 - Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:132 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:132

Hebrews 12:6 - because the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son.” Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:6 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:6

1 Peter 4:14 - If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:14 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:14

Luke 6:36 - Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Click to read the verse Luke 6:36 Click to read the verse Luke 6:36

1 Chronicles 21:13 - David said to Gad, “I am in deep distress. Let me fall into the hands of the Lord, for his merc... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 21:13 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 21:13

Matthew 10:22 - All men will hate you because of me, but he who stands firm to the end will be saved. Click to read the verse Matthew 10:22 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:22

Job 1:21-22 - and said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the L... Click to read the verse Job 1:21-22 Click to read the verse Job 1:21-22

Psalms 136:1-26 - Psalm 136 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever. Click to read the verse Psalms 136:1-26 Click to read the verse Psalms 136:1-26

Psalms 25:6-7 - Remember, O Lord, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old. Click to read the verse Psalms 25:6-7 Click to read the verse Psalms 25:6-7

Job 1:2 - He had seven sons and three daughters, Click to read the verse Job 1:2 Click to read the verse Job 1:2

Psalms 107:41 - But he lifted the needy out of their affliction and increased their families like flocks. Click to read the verse Psalms 107:41 Click to read the verse Psalms 107:41

Job 34:36 - Oh, that Job might be tested to the utmost for answering like a wicked man! Click to read the verse Job 34:36 Click to read the verse Job 34:36

Job 42:10-17 - After Job had prayed for his friends, the Lord made him prosperous again and gave him twice as ... Click to read the verse Job 42:10-17 Click to read the verse Job 42:10-17

Psalms 142:7 - Set me free from my prison, that I may praise your name. Then the righteous will gather about m... Click to read the verse Psalms 142:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 142:7

Mark 10:30 - will fail to receive a hundred times as much in this present age (homes, brothers, sisters, mot... Click to read the verse Mark 10:30 Click to read the verse Mark 10:30

Matthew 5:10-11 - Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of hea... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:10-11 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:10-11

Luke 11:10 - For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be ope... Click to read the verse Luke 11:10 Click to read the verse Luke 11:10

2 Thessalonians 1:4 - Therefore, among God’s churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecuti... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:4 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:4

Job 13:15-16 - Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him; I will surely defend my ways to his face. Click to read the verse Job 13:15-16 Click to read the verse Job 13:15-16