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James 5:13

New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— Is anyone among you suffering? [Then] he must pray. Is anyone cheerful? He is to sing praises.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— Is any among you suffering? let him pray. Is any cheerful? let him sing praise.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— Is any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praise.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any cheerful? let him sing psalms.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— Does any one among you suffer evil? let him pray. Is any happy? let him sing psalms.
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— In distress, is any among you? Let him pray; Cheerful, is any? Let him strike the strings;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— Doth any one suffer evil among you? let him pray; is any of good cheer? let him sing psalms;
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— Is any of you sad? Let him pray: Is he cheerful in mind? Let him sing.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— Is any among you afflicted? Let him pray. Is any merie? Let him sing.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing Psalmes.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— If any among you be afflicted, let him pray. If any be merry, let him sing psalms.
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— And if any of you be in affliction, let him pray; and if he rejoice, let him sing;
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— And if any of you shall be in affliction, let him pray; or if he be joyous, let him sing psalms.

Strong's Numbers & Red-LettersGreek New TestamentColor-Code/Key Word Studies
Is y2553
[2553] Standard
κακοπαθέω
kakopatheo
{kak-op-ath-eh'-o}
From the same as G2552; to undergo hardship.
z0
<0000> Grammar
The original word in the Greek or Hebrew is translated by more than one word in the English. The English translation is separated by one or more other words from the original.
any y5100
[5100] Standard
τὶς
tis
{tis}
An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.
among y1722
[1722] Standard
ἐν
en
{en}
A primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), that is, a relation of rest (intermediate between G1519 and G1537); 'in', at, (up-) on, by, etc.
you y5213
[5213] Standard
ὑμῖν
humin
{hoo-min'}
Irregular dative case of G5210; to (with or by) you.
afflicted? 2553
{2553} Prime
κακοπαθέω
kakopatheo
{kak-op-ath-eh'-o}
From the same as G2552; to undergo hardship.
z5719
<5719> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 3019
x5100
(5100) Complement
τὶς
tis
{tis}
An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.
x1722
(1722) Complement
ἐν
en
{en}
A primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), that is, a relation of rest (intermediate between G1519 and G1537); 'in', at, (up-) on, by, etc.
x5213
(5213) Complement
ὑμῖν
humin
{hoo-min'}
Irregular dative case of G5210; to (with or by) you.
let him pray. 4336
{4336} Prime
προσεύχομαι
proseuchomai
{pros-yoo'-khom-ahee}
From G4314 and G2172; to pray to God, that is, supplicate, worship.
z5737
<5737> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Middle or Passive Deponent (See G5790)
Mood - Imperative (See G5794)
Count - 152
Is y2114
[2114] Standard
εὐθυμέω
euthumeo
{yoo-thoo-meh'-o}
From G2115; to cheer up, that is, (intransitively) be cheerful; neuter comparative (adverb) more cheerfully.
z0
<0000> Grammar
The original word in the Greek or Hebrew is translated by more than one word in the English. The English translation is separated by one or more other words from the original.
any y5100
[5100] Standard
τὶς
tis
{tis}
An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.
merry? 2114
{2114} Prime
εὐθυμέω
euthumeo
{yoo-thoo-meh'-o}
From G2115; to cheer up, that is, (intransitively) be cheerful; neuter comparative (adverb) more cheerfully.
z5719
<5719> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 3019
x5100
(5100) Complement
τὶς
tis
{tis}
An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.
let him sing psalms. 5567
{5567} Prime
ψάλλω
psallo
{psal'-lo}
Probably strengthened from ψάω [[psao]] (to rub or touch the surface; compare G5597); to twitch or twang, that is, to play on a stringed instrument (celebrate the divine worship with music and accompanying odes).
z5720
<5720> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Imperative (See G5794)
Count - 592
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary

James 5:13

_ _ afflicted — referring to the “suffering affliction” (James 5:10).

_ _ let him pray — not “swear” in rash impatience.

_ _ merry — joyous in mind.

_ _ sing psalms — of praise. Paul and Silas sang psalms even in affliction.

Matthew Henry's Commentary

See commentary on James 5:12-20.

John Wesley's Explanatory Notes

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Geneva Bible Translation Notes

James 5:13

(8) Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.

(8) He shows the best remedy against all afflictions, that is, prayers which have their place both in sorrow and joy.

Cross-Reference Topical ResearchStrong's Concordance
any among:

2 Chronicles 33:12-13 And when he was in affliction, he besought the LORD his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers, ... And prayed unto him: and he was intreated of him, and heard his supplication, and brought him again to Jerusalem into his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD he [was] God.
Job 33:26 He shall pray unto God, and he will be favourable unto him: and he shall see his face with joy: for he will render unto man his righteousness.
Psalms 18:6 In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, [even] into his ears.
Psalms 50:15 And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.
Psalms 91:15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I [will be] with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
Psalms 116:3-5 The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow. ... Gracious [is] the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God [is] merciful.
Psalms 118:5 I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, [and set me] in a large place.
Psalms 142:1-3 [[Maschil of David; A Prayer when he was in the cave.]] I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication. ... When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me.
Lamentations 3:55-56 I called upon thy name, O LORD, out of the low dungeon. ... Thou hast heard my voice: hide not thine ear at my breathing, at my cry.
Hosea 6:1 Come, and let us return unto the LORD: for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up.
Jonah 2:2 And said, I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the LORD, and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, [and] thou heardest my voice.
Jonah 2:7 When my soul fainted within me I remembered the LORD: and my prayer came in unto thee, into thine holy temple.
Luke 22:44 And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.
Luke 23:42 And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.
Acts 16:24-25 Who, having received such a charge, thrust them into the inner prison, and made their feet fast in the stocks. ... And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.
2 Corinthians 12:7-10 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. ... Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
Hebrews 5:7 Who in the days of his flesh, when he had offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared;

any merry:

Judges 16:23-25 Then the lords of the Philistines gathered them together for to offer a great sacrifice unto Dagon their god, and to rejoice: for they said, Our god hath delivered Samson our enemy into our hand. ... And it came to pass, when their hearts were merry, that they said, Call for Samson, that he may make us sport. And they called for Samson out of the prison house; and he made them sport: and they set him between the pillars.
Daniel 5:4 They drank wine, and praised the gods of gold, and of silver, of brass, of iron, of wood, and of stone.

let him sing:

1 Chronicles 16:9 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works.
Psalms 95:2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.
Psalms 105:2 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.
Micah 4:5 For all people will walk every one in the name of his god, and we will walk in the name of the LORD our God for ever and ever.
Matthew 26:30 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.
1 Corinthians 14:26 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.
Ephesians 5:19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;
Colossians 3:16-17 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. ... And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, [do] all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
Revelation 5:9-14 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; ... And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four [and] twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.
Revelation 7:10 And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb.
Revelation 14:3 And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the hundred [and] forty [and] four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth.
Revelation 19:1-6 And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God: ... And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
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Chain-Reference Bible SearchCross References with Concordance

Jg 16:23. 1Ch 16:9. 2Ch 33:12. Jb 33:26. Ps 18:6; 50:15; 91:15; 95:2; 105:2; 116:3; 118:5; 142:1. Lm 3:55. Dn 5:4. Ho 6:1. Jna 2:2, 7. Mi 4:5. Mt 26:30. Lk 22:44; 23:42. Ac 16:24. 1Co 14:26. 2Co 12:7. Ep 5:19. Col 3:16. He 5:7. Rv 5:9; 7:10; 14:3; 19:1.

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