James 5:15
And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
Cross-reference
James 5:16 expands on v15's forgiveness by urging confession and mutual prayer for healing, linking sin and physical recovery.
James 5:13 calls for prayer in suffering, providing the broader context for the specific prayer of faith for healing in v15.
James 1:6 emphasizes asking in faith without doubting, which is the same faith required in the prayer of faith in v15.
1 John 5:14-16 discusses intercessory prayer for a sinning brother, emphasizing confidence in prayer and forgiveness, closely related to James' prayer for the sick.
Mark 16:18 promises that believers will lay hands on the sick and they will recover, directly echoing the healing result of the prayer of faith in v15.
Matthew 9:2-6 recounts Jesus healing a paralytic and declaring his sins forgiven, directly connecting physical healing and forgiveness of sins.
Mark 11:22-24 expands on having faith in God and praying without doubt, directly supporting the efficacy of the prayer of faith in v15.
Matthew 21:22 directly promises that prayer with faith receives what is asked, matching the promise of healing in v15.
1 John 5:16 distinguishes sin leading to death from sin not leading to death, adding nuance to the forgiveness James offers via prayer.
Luke 5:20 shows Jesus forgiving sins because of faith—reinforcing the link between faith and forgiveness stated here.
Mark 11:24 promises that prayer with faith receives what is asked—directly supporting the 'prayer of faith' that heals here.
Mark 6:13 shows disciples anointing the sick with oil to heal — the same practice James commands for prayer over the sick.
In Psalm 103:3, God forgives all iniquity and heals all diseases—a direct OT summary of the dual promise of healing and forgiveness in James.
In Psalm 41:4, David links healing to confession of sin—a direct OT parallel to James where prayer of faith brings both healing and forgiveness.
In Psalm 30:2, David cries to God for healing and is healed—a direct OT testimony of prayer answering with healing.
In 2 Chronicles 30:20, the Lord heals the people after Hezekiah's prayer—a direct OT parallel to the prayer of faith bringing healing.
In 2 Kings 20:5, God heals Hezekiah in response to his prayer—a direct OT parallel to the healing prayer of faith in James.
In 1 Kings 17:20, Elijah prays for the widow's son to be revived—a powerful OT example of prayer that heals, prefiguring the prayer of faith.
Isaiah 33:24 promises that forgiven inhabitants will not say 'I am sick,' linking healing and forgiveness together, just as the prayer of faith does in James.
John 5:14 records Jesus warning the healed man to sin no more, implying that sin can cause or worsen sickness, a link James addresses through forgiveness.
1 Corinthians 11:30-32 shows sickness as divine discipline for sin, while James offers forgiveness and healing through prayer – complementary aspects of sin's consequences.
Numbers 12:13 records Moses interceding for Miriam's healing from leprosy, a direct OT example of prayer for physical healing prefiguring the prayer of faith.
Mark 5:23 records Jairus's urgent plea for healing — mirrors the faith-filled prayer James encourages for the sick.
John 9:31 declares that God listens to those who do his will—aligning with the condition of faith for healing and forgiveness here.
Matthew 21:21 again connects faith without doubt to miraculous actions, aligning with the prayer of faith in v15.
Matthew 17:20 illustrates the power of faith to move mountains, underscoring the effect of the prayer of faith in v15.
In 1 Corinthians 12:28-30, Paul lists gifts of healings, showing that healing is a Spirit-empowered ministry in the church, parallel to the prayer of faith for the sick.
1 John 3:4 defines sin as lawlessness, clarifying the sin James promises forgiveness for through prayer.