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James 2:15

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,

James 2:15 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on James 2:15

Theological / Devotional

If. James cites a common situation that frequently tests the genuineness of a church member’s faith.

Naked. Gr. gumnos (see on John 21:7). This word frequently describes those who are thinly clad and who face the elements with insufficient protection.

Destitute. Or, “lacking.” This person lacks not merely luxuries but the essentials of life.

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