Whoever of you is defective in wisdom, let him ask God who gives to all men without question or reproach, and the gift will be his.

Only, let him ask in faith, with never a doubt; for the doubtful man is like surge of the sea whirled and swayed by the wind;

Blessed is he who endures under trial; for when he has stood the test, he will gain the crown of life which is promised to all who love Him.

if you attend to the wearer of the handsome clothes and say to him, "Sit here, this is a good place," and tell the poor man, "You can stand," or "Sit there at my feet,"

Listen, my beloved brothers; has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the realm which he has promised to those who love him?

My brothers, what is the use of anyone declaring he has faith, if he has no deeds to show? Can his faith save him?

and the scripture was fulfilled: Abraham believed God, and this was counted to him as righteousness ??he was called God's friend.

Who among you is wise and learned? Let him show by his good conduct, with the modesty of wisdom, what his deeds are.

[follows 2:26] Whoever, then, knows what is right to do and does not do it, that is a sin for him.

See, we call the stedfast happy; you have heard of the stedfastness of Job, and you have seen the end of the Lord with him, seen that the Lord is very compassionate and pitiful.

Is anyone of you in trouble? let him pray. Is anyone thriving? let him sing praise.

Is anyone ill? let him summon the presbyters of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord;

the prayer of faith will restore the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up; even the sins he has committed will be forgiven him.

My brothers, if anyone of you goes astray from the truth and someone brings him back,