James 5:14

Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:

King James Version

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Other Translations for James 5:14

BSB

Is 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.

AKJV

Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:

CPDV

Is anyone ill among you? Let him bring in the priests of the Church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.

ERV

Is any among you sick? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:

NHEB

Is anyone among you sick? He should call for the elders of the church, and they should pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.

SMT

Is any sick among you let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, having anointed him with oil in the name of the Lord:

Word Study (Strong’s) for James 5:14

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Commentary for James 5:14

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of James 5:14

Summary

Sick should seek elder prayer and anointing

Event

Prescribing healing ritual procedures

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD