James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.

But if any one of you is wanting in wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally, and upbraideth not; and it will be given him.

Let no one when he is tempted, say, I am tempted by God; for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he tempteth no one.

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

For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Pure religion and undefiled before God, the Father, is this, to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep ones self unspotted from the world.

and ye have respect to him that weareth the splendid apparel, and say, Sit thou here in a good place, and say to the poor man, Stand thou there, or, Sit under my footstool,

Hearken, my beloved brethren. Did not God choose the poor as to the world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he promised to them that love him?

Thou believest that God is one; thou doest well; the demons also believe, and tremble.

And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, "Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him for righteousness;" and he was called the friend of God.

Therewith bless we the Lord and Father, and therewith curse we men, who have been made after the likeness of God;

Who is wise and endued with knowledge among you P let him show out of a good course of conduct his works in meekness of wisdom.

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, without hypocrisy.

Ye adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore chooseth to be a friend of the world, becometh an enemy of God.

but he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, "God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble."

Submit yourselves therefore to God; resist the Devil, and he will flee from you.

Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners, and purify your hearts, ye doubleminded.

Come now, ye that say, Today and tomorrow we will go into such a city, and spend a year there and traffic, and get gain,

Therefore to him that knoweth how to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.