New Testament · Epistle
James 5:16
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Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
About James 5:16
Few verses address Closet Prayer, Confession Prayer, and Corporate Prayer as directly as James 5:16. This New Testament passage from the epistle of James has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- James 5:15
“And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.”
- Philippians 4:6
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”
- 1 Kings 8:28
“Yet have thou respect unto the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplication, O Lord my God, to hearken unto the cry and to the prayer, which thy servant prayeth before thee to day:”
- 2 Chronicles 6:19
“Have respect therefore to the prayer of thy servant, and to his supplication, O Lord my God, to hearken unto the cry and the prayer which thy servant prayeth before thee:”
- Isaiah 56:7
“Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people.”
How to Apply James 5:16
Pray through James 5:16 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Closet Prayer. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.