James 1:16

Good and Perfect Gifts · James 1:13–18
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Translations

Modern
Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.
Traditional
Do not err, my beloved brethren.
Literal
Do not be misled, my beloved brothers.
Latin
Nolite itaque errare, fratres mei dilectissimi.

Original

Greek
English
Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.

Notes

James discusses three topics from 1:2–11 and adds new insights to each. External challenges (in 1:2–4) become internal temptations (in 1:11–18). The need for wisdom (in 1:5–8) connects to controlling angry speech (in 1:19–21). Poverty and wealth relate to acting on God's word (1:22–25). This section then summarizes these ideas (1:26–27).

Theme notes and profiles

James, Brother of Jesus

Glossary

Letter of James

Topics

Commandments: Other Apostles: Precepts of, Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Temptation: General Scriptures Concerning