1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. Trials and temptations 2 Consider it pure joy, my…

Favouritism forbidden 1 My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favouritism. 2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring…

Taming the tongue 1 Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2 We all stumble…

Submit yourselves to God 1 What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? 2 You desire but do not have, so…

Warning to rich oppressors 1 Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming on you. 2 Your wealth has rotted, and moths have…