James, bondman of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are in the dispersion, greeting.

But if any one of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all freely and reproaches not, and it shall be given to him:

Let no man, being tempted, say, I am tempted of God. For God cannot be tempted by evil things, and himself tempts no one.

Every good gift and every perfect gift comes down from above, from the Father of lights, with whom is no variation nor shadow of turning.

for man's wrath does not work God's righteousness.

Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, to keep oneself unspotted from the world.

Hear, my beloved brethren: Has not God chosen the poor as to the world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to them that love him?

Thou believest that God is one. Thou doest well. The demons even believe, and tremble.

And the scripture was fulfilled which says, Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness, and he was called Friend of God.

Therewith bless we the Lord and Father, and therewith curse we men made after the likeness of God.

Who is wise and understanding among you; let him shew out of a good conversation his works in meekness of wisdom;

But the wisdom from above first is pure, then peaceful, gentle, yielding, full of mercy and good fruits, unquestioning, unfeigned.

Adulteresses, know ye not that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore is minded to be the friend of the world is constituted enemy of God.

But he gives more grace. Wherefore he says, God sets himself against the proud, but gives grace to the lowly.

Subject yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, sinners, and purify your hearts, ye double-minded.

To him therefore who knows how to do good, and does it not, to him it is sin.