1 Look here, you rich people: Weep and groan with anguish because of all the terrible troubles ahead of you. Salutation. James 1:13-14 New Living Translation (NLT) 13 And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, [ a ] and he never tempts anyone else. 5Â If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing. He never changes, as a shifting shadow does. Written to be Spoken; NLT Worldwide; TRY. Passage Highlights; Search & Read; BIBLES; BLOG. 25Â But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and donât forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it. Greetings from James 1This letter is from James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.I am writing to the “twelve tribes”—Jewish believers scattered abroad.Greetings! English Standard Version James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings. And we, out of all creation, became his prized possession.[f]. 1 What is causing the quarrels and fights among you? These scholars and stylists went back to the original languages and sought to produce the closest natural equivalent … 1:13 Or God should not be put to a test by evil people. The goal of any Bible translation is to convey the meaning of the ancient Hebrew and Greek texts as accurately as possible to the modern reader. So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls. Version Information. 12Â God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. 21Â So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls. 20Â Human anger[g] does not produce the righteousness[h] God desires. God should not be put to a test by evil people. 2 Dear brothers and sisters, # 1:2 Greek brothers; also in 1:16, 19. when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. Translation Process; Meet the Team; Hear From a Translator; WHY. Mark D. Taylor, Chief Stylist In some respects, the New Living Translation had its origins in 1940, when Ken Taylor was a young staff member of Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship. New Living Translation: Par Greetings from James. 2 Your wealth is rotting away, and your fine clothes are moth-eaten rags. I am writing to the “twelve tribes”—Jewish believers scattered abroad. Greetings! But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it. James 1 - This letter is from James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. 26Â If you claim to be religious but donât control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless. And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way. They will fade away like a little flower in the field. And we, out of all creation, became his prized possession. 7Â Such people should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. I am writing to the “twelve tribes”—Jewish believers scattered abroad. 5 1 Look here, you rich people: Weep and groan with anguish because of all the terrible troubles ahead of you. Holy Bible, New Living Translation copyright 1996, 2004, 2007, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty is divided between God and the world. All rights reserved. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind. For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. Commentary. I am writing to the “twelve tribes”—Jewish believers scattered abroad. 1:9 Greek The brother who is. 24Â You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like. 2 Indeed, we all make many mistakes. 1… 9Â Believers who are[b] poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them. 1:17b Some manuscripts read He never changes, as a shifting shadow does. He will not rebuke you for asking. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. 1:20a Greek A man’s anger. Don’t they come from the evil desires at war within you? Listen to the Bible.