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and the prayer of faith shall save him that is sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, it shall be forgiven him.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

The prayer of faith (η ευχη της πιστεως). Cf. 1:6 for prayer marked by faith.

Shall save (σωσε). Future ac…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And the prayer of faith. The prayer offered in faith, or in the exercise of confidence in God. It is not said that the particular form of …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Anointing him with oil.—Or, unction. The use of some precious and mysterious ointment on solemn occasions was practiced i…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The assurance is given that prayer “will make the sick person well.” In the final analysis, this is what effects the healing. In answer to “the pra…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

But it must be observed that he connects a promise with the prayer, so that it is not made without faith. For he who doubts, as one who does not ri…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the prayer of faith shall save the sick
That is, the prayer of the elders, being put up in faith by them, and in…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The sin of swearing is condemned; but how many make light of common profane swearing! Such swearing expre ly shows contempt for God's name and auth…

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