Translations
Modern
My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back,
Traditional
Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him;
Literal
My brothers, if anyone among you should wander from the truth, and anyone should turn him back,
Latin
Fratres mei, si quis ex vobis erraverit a veritate, et converterit quis eum:
Original
Greek
English
My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back,
Notes
These verses conclude the letter as an inclusio. This means they balance with and relate to the beginning of the letter. The final section connects back to James's opening words about endurance in 1:2–4.
Theme notes and profiles
James, Brother of Jesus Remove the Evil The Coming of the Lord as Judge
Glossary
Topics
All Christians should be As Missionaries: Encouragement To Backsliding: Endeavour to Bring Back Those Guilty of Being Judgmental Church Discipline Confrontation Conversion: Encouragement for Leading Sinners To Correction Falling Away Intercession of Man with God Once Saved Always Saved Regeneration: General Scriptures Concerning Religious Zeal: General Scriptures Concerning The Lost Sheep Winning Souls for Christ