James 5:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 5:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
James 5:15 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
James 5:15 — KJV
“And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.”
— James 5:15 (KJV)
James 5:15 in Context — About the Book of James
James, the Lord's brother, writes the New Testament's wisdom book — blunt, practical, allergic to empty religion. Ask God for wisdom and He gives generously; faith without works is dead; the tongue is a fire; and the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
Cross-References for James 5:15
“And, behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus seeing their faith said unto the sick of the palsy; Son, be of good cheer; thy sins be forgiven thee.”
Shares key themes with James 5:15: faith, sick, sins
“When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.”
Shares key themes with James 5:15: faith, sick, sins
“And he shall take away all the fat thereof, as the fat of the lamb is taken away from the sacrifice of the peace offerings; and the priest shall burn them upon the altar, according to the offerings made by fire unto the LORD: and the priest shall make an atonement for his sin that he hath committed, and it shall be forgiven him.”
Shares key themes with James 5:15: lord, committed, forgiven
“Nevertheless the LORD raised up judges, which delivered them out of the hand of those that spoiled them. delivered: Heb. saved”
Shares key themes with James 5:15: save, lord, raise
“I will call on the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.”
Shares key themes with James 5:15: save, lord, raise
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