James 5:15 meaning and explanation

And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick. The Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.

James 5:15, Berean Standard Bible

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James has just told the sick to call the elders, who pray and anoint them with oil in the Lord's name. Verse 15 gives the outcome: the prayer of faith will restore the sick person, the Lord will raise him up, and any sin will be forgiven.

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