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If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. <a href="/nlt/james/5.htm">New Living Translation</a> Such a prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make you well. And if you have committed any sins, you will be forgiven. <a href="/esv/james/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. <a href="/bsb/james/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. <a href="/blb/james/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the prayer of faith will save the one ailing, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he might be one having committed sins, it will be forgiven him. <a href="/kjv/james/5.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/james/5.htm">New King James Version</a> And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. <a href="/nasb_/james/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and the prayer of faith will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him. <a href="/nasb/james/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> and the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him. <a href="/nasb77/james/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him. <a href="/lsb/james/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And the prayer offered in faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him. <a href="/amp/james/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and the prayer of faith will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. <a href="/csb/james/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise him up; if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. <a href="/hcsb/james/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will restore him to health; if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. <a href="/asv/james/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> and the prayer of faith shall save him that is sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, it shall be forgiven him. <a href="/cev/james/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If you have faith when you pray for sick people, they will get well. The Lord will heal them, and if they have sinned, he will forgive them. <a href="/erv/james/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> and the prayer of faith shall save him that is sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, it shall be forgiven him. <a href="/gwt/james/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> (Prayers offered in faith will save those who are sick, and the Lord will cure them.) If you have sinned, you will be forgiven. <a href="/gnt/james/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> This prayer made in faith will heal the sick; the Lord will restore them to health, and the sins they have committed will be forgiven. <a href="/isv/james/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> And the prayer offered in faith will save the person who is sick. The Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven. <a href="/msb/james/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. <a href="/net/james/5.htm">NET Bible</a> And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick and the Lord will raise him up--and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. <a href="/nheb/james/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. <a href="/wbt/james/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he hath committed sins, they will be forgiven him. <a href="/wey/james/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And the prayer of faith will restore the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up to health; and if he has committed sins, they shall be forgiven. <a href="/web/james/5.htm">World English Bible</a> and the prayer of faith will heal him who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/james/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the prayer of faith will save the distressed one, and the LORD will raise him up, and if he may have committed sins, they will be forgiven to him. <a href="/blb/james/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the prayer of faith will save the one ailing, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he might be one having committed sins, it will be forgiven him. <a href="/ylt/james/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and the prayer of the faith shall save the distressed one, and the Lord shall raise him up, and if sins he may have committed, they shall be forgiven to him. <a href="/slt/james/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the prayer of faith shall save him being sick, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he should have wrought sins, it shall be remitted to him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/james/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the prayer of faith shall save the sick man: and the Lord shall raise him up: and if he be in sins, they shall be forgiven him. <a href="/cpdv/james/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And a prayer of faith will save the infirm, and the Lord will alleviate him. And if he has sins, these will be forgiven him. <a href="/nabre/james/5.htm">New American Bible</a> and the prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven. <a href="/nrsvce/james/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up; and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/james/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And the prayer of faith shall heal the sick, and our LORD shall raise him up; and if he has committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/james/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And the prayer of faith heals the one who is ill and our Lord raises him up; and if sins were done by him, they are forgiven him.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/james/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And the prayer of faith shall save the sick; and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.<CM> <a href="/godbey/james/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> Truly the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up; if he may have committed sins, they shall be forgiven unto him. <a href="/haweis/james/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and the prayer of faith shall recover the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he hath committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.<CM> <a href="/mace/james/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> the prayer that proceeds from faith, shall save the sick; the Lord will raise him up, and his sins that may have been the occasion, shall be forgiven. <a href="/wey/james/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And the prayer of faith will restore the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up to health; and if he has committed sins, they shall be forgiven. <a href="/worrell/james/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up; and, if he have committed sins, it shall be forgiven him. <a href="/worsley/james/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. <a href="/parallel/james/5-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0xUBCzqsAGw?start=944" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/james/5.htm">The Prayer of Faith</a> …14Is 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<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2171.htm" title="2171: euchē (N-NFS) -- From euchomai; properly, a wish, expressed as a petition to God, or in votive obligation.">prayer offered</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4102.htm" title="4102: pisteōs (N-GFS) -- Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. ">in faith</a> <a href="/greek/4982.htm" title="4982: sōsei (V-FIA-3S) -- To save, heal, preserve, rescue. From a primary sos; to save, i.e. Deliver or protect.">will restore</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the one who</a> <a href="/greek/2577.htm" title="2577: kamnonta (V-PPA-AMS) -- To work, be weary, be sick. Apparently a primary verb; properly, to toil, i.e. to tire.">is sick.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/1453.htm" title="1453: egerei (V-FIA-3S) -- (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse.">will raise him up.</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/2579.htm" title="2579: kan (Conj) -- And if, even if, even, at least. From kai and ean; and if.">If</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ē (V-PSA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">he</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: pepoiēkōs (V-RPA-NMS) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">has sinned,</a> <a href="/greek/266.htm" title="266: hamartias (N-AFP) -- From hamartano; a sin."></a> <a href="/greek/863.htm" title="863: aphethēsetai (V-FIP-3S) -- From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications.">he will be forgiven.</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> 16Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/mark/11-24.htm">Mark 11:24</a> Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. <a href="/matthew/21-22.htm">Matthew 21:22</a> If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” <a href="/1_john/5-14.htm">1 John 5:14-15</a> And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him. <a href="/john/14-13.htm">John 14:13-14</a> And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it. <a href="/john/15-7.htm">John 15:7</a> If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. <a href="/john/16-23.htm">John 16:23-24</a> In that day you will no longer ask Me anything. Truly, truly, I tell you, whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you. / Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete. <a href="/matthew/18-19.htm">Matthew 18:19</a> Again, I tell you truly that if two of you on the earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by My Father in heaven. <a href="/1_corinthians/12-9.htm">1 Corinthians 12:9</a> to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, <a href="/acts/3-16.htm">Acts 3:16</a> By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know has been made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through Him that has given him this complete healing in your presence. <a href="/luke/17-6.htm">Luke 17:6</a> And the Lord answered, “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you. <a href="/1_peter/2-24.htm">1 Peter 2:24</a> He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.” <a href="/isaiah/53-5.htm">Isaiah 53:5</a> But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. <a href="/psalms/103-3.htm">Psalm 103:3</a> He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases, <a href="/2_chronicles/7-14.htm">2 Chronicles 7:14</a> and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land. <a href="/jeremiah/17-14.htm">Jeremiah 17:14</a> Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed; save me, and I will be saved, for You are my praise.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.the prayer.<a href="/james/5-13.htm">James 5:13,16</a> Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms… <a href="/james/1-6.htm">James 1:6</a> But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.<a href="/matthew/17-20.htm">Matthew 17:20,21</a> And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you… if he.<a href="/isaiah/33-24.htm">Isaiah 33:24</a> And the inhabitant shall not say, I am sick: the people that dwell therein shall be forgiven their iniquity.<a href="/matthew/9-2.htm">Matthew 9:2-6</a> 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… <a href="/mark/2-5.htm">Mark 2:5-11</a> When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/9-15.htm">Committed</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-10.htm">Distressed</a> <a href="/james/2-26.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-18.htm">Forgiven</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-18.htm">Forgiveness</a> <a href="/acts/28-27.htm">Heal</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/11-30.htm">Health</a> <a href="/james/5-14.htm">Ill</a> <a href="/james/1-9.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/james/2-21.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-6.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/james/3-18.htm">Raise</a> <a href="/hebrews/6-4.htm">Restore</a> <a href="/james/4-12.htm">Save</a> <a href="/james/5-14.htm">Sick</a> <a href="/james/4-17.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/hebrews/3-17.htm">Sinned</a> <a href="/james/4-17.htm">Sins</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_peter/2-22.htm">Committed</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-6.htm">Distressed</a> <a href="/james/5-19.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/1_john/2-12.htm">Forgiven</a> <a href="/james/5-20.htm">Forgiveness</a> <a href="/numbers/12-13.htm">Heal</a> <a href="/3_john/1-2.htm">Health</a> <a href="/genesis/41-3.htm">Ill</a> <a href="/revelation/10-5.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/revelation/5-6.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/james/5-16.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-21.htm">Raise</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-10.htm">Restore</a> <a href="/james/5-20.htm">Save</a> <a href="/genesis/48-1.htm">Sick</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-20.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-22.htm">Sinned</a> <a href="/james/5-16.htm">Sins</a><div class="vheading2">James 5</div>1. <a href="/james/5-1.htm">Rich oppressors are to fear God's vengeance.</a> 7. <a href="/james/5-7.htm">We ought to be patient in afflictions, after the example of the prophets, and Job;</a> 12. <a href="/james/5-12.htm">to forbear swearing;</a> 13. <a href="/james/5-13.htm">to pray in adversity, to sing in prosperity;</a> 14. <a href="/james/5-14.htm">to acknowledge mutually our several faults, to pray one for another;</a> 19. <a href="/james/5-19.htm">and to correct a straying brother.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/james/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/james/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/james/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And the prayer offered in faith This phrase emphasizes the importance of faith in prayer, reflecting the biblical principle that faith is essential for effective prayer (<a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a>). The context of <a href="/james/5.htm">James 5</a> is a call for the elders of the church to pray over the sick, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. This practice is rooted in the early church's understanding of communal support and the power of prayer. Faith here is not merely belief but trust in God's power and will, aligning with Jesus' teachings on faith in prayer (<a href="/mark/11-24.htm">Mark 11:24</a>).will restore the one who is sick. The promise of restoration highlights God's power to heal, both physically and spiritually. The Greek word used for "restore" can also mean "save" or "make whole," indicating a holistic healing. This reflects the biblical theme of God as a healer (<a href="/exodus/15-26.htm">Exodus 15:26</a>) and is consistent with Jesus' healing ministry (<a href="/matthew/8-16.htm">Matthew 8:16-17</a>). The early church saw physical healing as a sign of God's kingdom breaking into the world, a foretaste of the ultimate restoration in the new creation (<a href="/revelation/21-4.htm">Revelation 21:4</a>).The Lord will raise him up. This phrase suggests both physical healing and spiritual resurrection. The assurance that "The Lord will raise him up" connects to the resurrection power of Christ (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-20.htm">1 Corinthians 15:20</a>). It implies that even if physical healing does not occur, there is a promise of ultimate resurrection and eternal life for believers. This dual aspect of healing and resurrection is a central hope in Christian theology, reflecting the victory over sin and death through Jesus (<a href="/romans/6-4.htm">Romans 6:4-5</a>).If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. This part of the verse links physical illness with spiritual condition, a common understanding in biblical times (<a href="/john/9-2.htm">John 9:2</a>). While not all sickness is a direct result of personal sin, the text acknowledges that sin can have physical consequences. The promise of forgiveness underscores God's grace and the comprehensive nature of salvation. It echoes the assurance found in 1 <a href="/john/1-9.htm">John 1:9</a>, where confession leads to forgiveness and cleansing. This reflects the holistic approach of the early church, addressing both spiritual and physical needs through prayer and community support.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/james.htm">James</a> The author of the epistle, traditionally identified as James, the brother of Jesus and a leader in the early Jerusalem church. He writes to Jewish Christians scattered among the nations, offering practical guidance for living out their faith. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_sick.htm">The Sick</a> Refers to individuals within the Christian community who are physically or spiritually unwell. The context suggests a communal responsibility for their care and restoration. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord</a> The divine agent of healing and forgiveness. The passage emphasizes the Lord's power and willingness to intervene in the lives of believers. 4. <a href="/topical/p/prayer_of_faith.htm">Prayer of Faith</a> A central theme in this verse, highlighting the importance of faith-filled prayer as a means of accessing God's healing and forgiveness. 5. <a href="/topical/f/forgiveness_of_sins.htm">Forgiveness of Sins</a> Indicates the holistic nature of healing in the Christian context, where physical healing is often linked with spiritual restoration.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_faith-filled_prayer.htm">The Power of Faith-Filled Prayer</a> Prayer is not merely a ritual but a powerful act of faith that can lead to physical and spiritual restoration. <a href="/topical/h/holistic_healing.htm">Holistic Healing</a> God's healing encompasses both the physical and spiritual dimensions, reminding us of the interconnectedness of body and soul. <a href="/topical/c/community_responsibility.htm">Community Responsibility</a> The church community plays a vital role in supporting and praying for those who are sick, reflecting the communal nature of faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_assurance_of_forgiveness.htm">The Assurance of Forgiveness</a> Believers can have confidence in God's promise to forgive sins, which is integral to the healing process. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_lord_in_healing.htm">The Role of the Lord in Healing</a> While prayer is essential, it is ultimately the Lord who raises up the sick, underscoring His sovereignty and grace.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_james_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from James 5</a> <a href="/q/todd_bentley's_story_with_fresh_fire.htm">What is Todd Bentley's story with Fresh Fire Ministries?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_prayer_of_faith.htm">What is the Prayer of Faith?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_healing_prayers_match_chance.htm">Why do prayers for healing work at the same rate as random chance?</a> <a href="/q/why_don't_studies_show_faith_healing_works.htm">If faith healing works, why do controlled studies not show significant results?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/james/5-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. prayer offered εὐχὴ (euchē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2171.htm">Strong's 2171: </a> From euchomai; properly, a wish, expressed as a petition to God, or in votive obligation. in faith πίστεως (pisteōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4102.htm">Strong's 4102: </a> Faith, belief, trust, confidence; fidelity, faithfulness. will restore σώσει (sōsei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4982.htm">Strong's 4982: </a> To save, heal, preserve, rescue. From a primary sos; to save, i.e. Deliver or protect. the one who τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. is sick. κάμνοντα (kamnonta) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2577.htm">Strong's 2577: </a> To work, be weary, be sick. Apparently a primary verb; properly, to toil, i.e. to tire. The ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord Κύριος (Kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. will raise him up. ἐγερεῖ (egerei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1453.htm">Strong's 1453: </a> (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse. If κἂν (kan) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2579.htm">Strong's 2579: </a> And if, even if, even, at least. From kai and ean; and if. he ᾖ (ē) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. has sinned, πεποιηκώς (pepoiēkōs) Verb - Perfect Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. he will be forgiven. ἀφεθήσεται (aphethēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_863.htm">Strong's 863: </a> From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/james/5-15.htm">James 5:15 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/james/5-15.htm">James 5:15 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/james/5-15.htm">James 5:15 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/james/5-15.htm">James 5:15 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/james/5-15.htm">James 5:15 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/james/5-15.htm">James 5:15 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/james/5-15.htm">James 5:15 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/james/5-15.htm">James 5:15 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/james/5-15.htm">James 5:15 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/james/5-15.htm">James 5:15 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/james/5-15.htm">NT Letters: James 5:15 And the prayer of faith will heal (Ja Jas. 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