James 5:14

Translations

Modern

Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord.

Traditional

Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:

Literal

Is anyone among you sick? Let him summon the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, having anointed him with oil in the name of the Lord.

Latin

Infirmatur quis in vobis? inducat presbyteros ecclesiæ, et orent super eum, ungentes eum oleo in nomine Domini:

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Greek

English

Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord.

Notes

James 5:14

The church elders took care of a local group of Christians. People chose them for their age and leadership skills (Acts 14:23; 20:17, 28; 1 Peter 5:1–4; compare 1 Timothy 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–9).
During the early development of the church (around AD 40s), “church” meant “congregation” or “assembly” (see also Matthew 18:17)(see James Book Introduction, “Date and Location of Writing”).
anoint him with oil: The practice of anointing with oil was a symbol of divine blessing and healing (Isaiah 1:6; Matthew 6:17; Mark 6:13; Luke 10:34).

Theme notes and profiles

James, Brother of Jesus Complaints The Coming of the Lord as Judge

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Glossary

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Afflicted: Duty to The Anointing of the Sick Anointing was Used for Curing the Sick Church: Government of, Mosaic and Christian Deacon Duties Deaf and Dumb Demons Diseases: God often Entreated to Cure Diseases: Those Afflicted With: Anointed Duty Toward The Afflicted: To Pray for Them Elder in the Christian Church Elders Elders in the Church Faith Healing Gifts of Healing Healing Power Healing Prayer Healing the Body Healing the Sick Health Care Helping the Sick Intercession of Man with God Intercessory Prayer: Commanded Intercessory Prayer: should be offered up For: The Sick Medication Oil used for Anointing the Sick Olive Oil Prayer for Healing Praying for the Sick Praying Together Purpose of the Church Sickness: Pray for Those Afflicted With Sickness: The Power of Healing: One of the Miraculous Gifts Bestowed on the Early Church The Anointing

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