James 5:18

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“Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth yielded its crops.”

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BSBPD

“Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth yielded its crops.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And he prayed again; and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and again he did pray, and the heaven did give rain, and the land did bring forth her fruit.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo James 5:18 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 1 Kings 18:18“I have not troubled Israel,” Elijah replied, “but you and your father’s house have, for you have forsaken the commandments of the LORD and have followed the Baals.
  2. 1 Kings 18:42So Ahab went up to eat and drink. But Elijah climbed to the summit of Carmel, bent down on the ground, and put his face between his knees.
  3. Jeremiah 14:22Can the worthless idols of the nations bring rain? Do the skies alone send showers? Is this not by You, O LORD our God? So we put our hope in You, for You have done all these things.
  4. Acts 14:17Yet He has not left Himself without testimony to His goodness: He gives you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.”

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