James 5:20

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James 5:18–20 · Berean Standard Bible

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

19 My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back,

20 consider this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and cover over a multitude of sins.

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