James 2:5

2:5 Listen, my dear brothers and sisters! Did not God choose the poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who love him?

James 5:12

5:12 And above all, my 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 into judgment.


tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:2.

tn Grk “brothers.” See note on the phrase “brothers and sisters” in 1:2.