James 5:16 · KJV
James 5:16
The Prayer of a Righteous Person
James 5:16 calls believers to confess to one another and pray for each other's healing, promising that "the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much."
James 5:16 (KJV)
“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.”
What James 5:16 means
"Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed." James ties honesty in community to healing — spiritual and physical — carried by shared prayer.
The verse ends with a great encouragement to pray: "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." Prayer is not a weak last resort but something that genuinely accomplishes much. A key verse on prayer, healing, and confession.
Key verse
“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.”
James 5:16 · KJV — Earnest prayer accomplishes much.
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A prayer from James 5:16
Lord, teach me to confess honestly and to pray for others. Thank You that the earnest prayer of Your people accomplishes much. Hear us and heal. Amen.
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What does James 5:16 mean?
James 5:16 calls believers to confess to one another and pray for each other's healing, promising that "the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much."
What is James 5:16 about?
"Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed." James ties honesty in community to healing — spiritual and physical — carried by shared prayer.
What is the key verse in James 5:16?
James 5:16 — “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.”
Is James 5:16 in the King James Version?
Yes. The full text of James 5:16 on this page is the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain.