Key Figures — James 5

5 figures

1. James

   Author and leader in the early Christian church.

   James provides exhortations and warnings to the rich, encourages patience and perseverance in suffering, and emphasizes the power of prayer.

   Related passages

   • James Chapter 1 (Introduction and themes of trials and perseverance)
   • Acts Chapter 15 (James' role in the Jerusalem Council)

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2. The Rich

   Recipients of a warning about the misuse of wealth.

   James warns the rich about the impending judgment due to their oppression of the poor and their self-indulgence.

   Related passages

   • Luke Chapter 6 (Woes to the rich)
   • 1 Timothy Chapter 6 (Warnings about the love of money)

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3. The Prophets

   Examples of patience and perseverance.

   James cites the prophets as examples of suffering and patience, encouraging believers to endure hardships.

   Related passages

   • Hebrews Chapter 11 (Faith and endurance of the prophets)
   • Matthew Chapter 5 (Blessed are those who are persecuted)

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4. Job

   Example of perseverance and ultimate blessing.

   James references Job as an example of steadfastness and the compassion and mercy of the Lord.

   Related passages

   • Job Chapters 1-42 (The story of Job's trials and restoration)
   • Hebrews Chapter 10 (Encouragement to persevere)

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5. Elijah

   Example of effective prayer.

   James highlights Elijah's fervent prayer life, demonstrating the power of prayer in the life of a righteous person.

   Related passages

   • 1 Kings Chapter 17-18 (Elijah's prayers and miracles)
   • Luke Chapter 4 (Jesus references Elijah)

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