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NASB | James 5:16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | James 5:16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another [your false steps, your offenses], and pray for one another, that you may be healed and restored. The heartfelt and persistent prayer of a righteous man (believer) can accomplish much [when put into action and made effective by God--it is dynamic and can have tremendous power]. |
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Bible Note: Tim, I did a quick research on James 5:16 and looked at two lexicons. As far as I can see: Stephen's Textus Receptus (1550) does Not contain 'oun'. Wescott-Hort (1881) Does contain 'oun'. Personally, I see a great difference in using the "therefore" and connecting verses 14 and 15 with verse 16. I think is has to do with the word 'healed' since 14,15 talk about sickness, for we relate the word 'healed' to physical most of the time. Just as I don't use "By His stripes we are healed" as being physical. (Please anybody; let's not go there). Maybe you can offer more light on this for me. It really bugs me when I come across this kind of thing and I'm not satisfied until I'm satisfied. Do you know what I mean? And, no, I'm not from Missouri.:) I read from a Thompson Chain Reference Bible and the margin notes also refer to spiritual healing, understanding that he is just a man also. Do you have a preference between the two lexicons listed above? Others may say, "Ask God for help", yes, and sometimes God uses others to answer the prayer. Thanks Tim for your help! terrib |