Jesus answered them, “You are wrong because you know neither the scriptures nor the power of God.
James 1:16 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers and sisters. Plus de versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Do not err, my beloved brethren. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Do not be misled, my beloved brethren. American Standard Version (1901) Be not deceived, my beloved brethren. Common English Bible Don’t be misled, my dear brothers and sisters. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, do not choose to go astray, my most beloved brothers. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Do not err, therefore, my dearest brethren. |
Jesus answered them, “You are wrong because you know neither the scriptures nor the power of God.
Jesus said to them, “Is not this the reason you are wrong, that you know neither the scriptures nor the power of God?
In those days Peter stood up among the brothers and sisters (together the crowd numbered about one hundred twenty persons) and said,
Do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived! The sexually immoral, idolaters, adulterers, male prostitutes, men who engage in illicit sex,
Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed me, not only in my presence but much more now in my absence, work on your own salvation with fear and trembling,
Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.
I am saying this so that no one may deceive you with plausible arguments.
Watch out that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental principles of the world, and not according to Christ.
who have swerved from the truth, saying resurrection has already occurred. They are upsetting the faith of some.
You must understand this, my beloved brothers and sisters: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger,
My brothers and sisters, whenever you face various trials, consider it all joy,
My brothers and sisters, do not claim the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ of glory while showing partiality.
What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but does not have works? Surely that faith cannot save, can it?
Listen, my beloved brothers and sisters. Has not God chosen the poor in the world to be rich in faith and to be heirs of the kingdom that he has promised to those who love him?
Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, for you know that we who teach will face stricter judgment.
From the same mouth comes a blessing and a curse. My brothers and sisters, this ought not to be so.
Do not speak evil against one another, brothers and sisters. Whoever speaks evil against another or judges another speaks evil against the law and judges the law, but if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge.
Above all, brothers and sisters, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your “Yes” be yes and your “No” be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation.
My brothers and sisters, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and is brought back by another,