James 2:15

“If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,”

"If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food," - James 2:15
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What does James 2:15 mean?

James 2:15 from the King James Version of the Bible reads, "If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,". This verse is part of a larger passage in the book of James that focuses on the importance of genuine faith being accompanied by good works. In this…

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Faith in Action: The Call to Compassion

In the Epistle of James, we are presented with a practical, yet profoundly challenging, message about faith and deeds. James 2:15 states, "If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food." This verse compels us to consider the plight of those in need and ignites a…

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A Prayer for Compassion and Action

Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I feel the weight of Your Word, reminding us of our responsibilities to one another, especially those who are less fortunate. In James 2:15, You declare, "If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food," and this…

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James 2:15 - "If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,"
James 2:15-17 - "If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead."
"If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead." - James 2:15-17
James 5:14-15
1 Corinthians 15:7 - "After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles."
James 3:15 - "This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish."
Luke 6:15 - "Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes,"
James 4:15 - "For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that."
James 2:2-4
james 2:26
Acts 15:13 - "¶ And after they had held their peace, James answered, saying, Men and brethren, hearken unto me:"
James 1:15 - "Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death."
James 1:2-13
James 1: 2-4
James 1:2-13
James 1:2-4
"After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles." - 1 Corinthians 15:7
"This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish." - James 3:15
Mark 15:40 - "There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome;"
James 5:2 - "Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are motheaten."
Acts 12:2 - "And he killed James the brother of John with the sword."
James 5:15 - "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."
"Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes," - Luke 6:15
James 2:4 - "Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?"
James 2:7 - "Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?"
"For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that." - James 4:15
James 2:17 - "Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone."
James 2:24 - "Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only."
James 2:12 - "So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty."