Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, for when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

Then when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is full-grown, it brings forth death.

Listen, my beloved brethren: has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which he has promised to those who love him?

For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles in one point has become guilty of all of it.

For judgment will be without mercy to one who has shown no mercy; mercy triumphs over judgment.

What good is it, my brethren, if a man says he has faith but has no works? Can such faith save him?

So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead.

For every species of beasts and birds, of reptiles and creatures of the sea, is tamed and has been tamed by the human race.

Or do you think that the Scripture says without reason: "He jealously desires the Spirit which he has made to dwell in us"?

and the prayer offered in faith will save the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.