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São Tiago, 1

1. iakwboV qeou kai kuriou ihsou cristou douloV taiV dwdeka fulaiV taiV en th diaspora cairein

1. Jacobus Dei et Domini nostri Jesu Christi servus duodecim tribubus quæ sunt in dispersione salutem

2. pasan caran hghsasqe adelfoi mou otan peirasmoiV peripeshte poikiloiV

2. omne gaudium existimate fratres mei cum in temptationibus variis incideritis

3. ginwskonteV oti to dokimion umwn thV pistewV katergazetai upomonhn

3. scientes quod probatio fidei vestræ patientiam operatur

4. h de upomonh ergon teleion ecetw ina hte teleioi kai oloklhroi en mhdeni leipomenoi

4. patientia autem opus perfectum habeat ut sitis perfecti et integri in nullo deficientes

5. ei de tiV umwn leipetai sofiaV aiteitw para tou didontoV qeou pasin aplwV kai mh oneidizontoV kai doqhsetai autw

5. si quis autem vestrum indiget sapientiam postulet a Deo qui dat omnibus affluenter et non inproperat et dabitur ei

6. aiteitw de en pistei mhden diakrinomenoV o gar diakrinomenoV eoiken kludwni qalasshV anemizomenw kai ripizomenw

6. postulet autem in fide nihil hæsitans qui enim hæsitat similis est fluctui maris qui a vento movetur et circumfertur

7. mh gar oiesqw o anqrwpoV ekeinoV oti lhyetai ti para tou kuriou

7. non ergo æstimet homo ille quod accipiat aliquid a Domino

8. anhr diyucoV akatastatoV en pasaiV taiV odoiV autou

8. vir duplex animo inconstans in omnibus viis suis

9. kaucasqw de o adelfoV o tapeinoV en tw uyei autou

9. glorietur autem frater humilis in exaltatione sua

10. o de plousioV en th tapeinwsei autou oti wV anqoV cortou pareleusetai

10. dives autem in humilitate sua quoniam sicut flos fæni transibit

11. aneteilen gar o hlioV sun tw kauswni kai exhranen ton corton kai to anqoV autou exepesen kai h euprepeia tou proswpou autou apwleto outwV kai o plousioV en taiV poreiaiV autou maranqhsetai

11. exortus est enim sol cum ardore et arefecit fænum et flos ejus decidit et decor vultus ejus deperiit ita et dives in itineribus suis marcescet

12. makarioV anhr oV upomenei peirasmon oti dokimoV genomenoV lhyetai ton stefanon thV zwhV on ephggeilato o kurioV toiV agapwsin auton

12. beatus vir qui suffert temptationem quia cum probatus fuerit accipiet coronam vitæ quam repromisit Deus diligentibus se

13. mhdeiV peirazomenoV legetw oti apo tou qeou peirazomai o gar qeoV apeirastoV estin kakwn peirazei de autoV oudena

13. nemo cum temptatur dicat quoniam a Deo temptor Deus enim intemptator malorum est ipse autem neminem temptat

14. ekastoV de peirazetai upo thV idiaV epiqumiaV exelkomenoV kai deleazomenoV

14. unusquisque vero temptatur a concupiscentia sua abstractus et inlectus

15. eita h epiqumia sullabousa tiktei amartian h de amartia apotelesqeisa apokuei qanaton

15. dein concupiscentia cum conceperit parit peccatum peccatum vero cum consummatum fuerit generat mortem

16. mh planasqe adelfoi mou agaphtoi

16. nolite itaque errare fratres mei dilectissimi

17. pasa dosiV agaqh kai pan dwrhma teleion anwqen estin katabainon apo tou patroV twn fwtwn par w ouk eni parallagh h trophV aposkiasma

17. omne datum optimum et omne donum perfectum desursum est descendens a Patre luminum apud quem non est transmutatio nec vicissitudinis obumbratio

18. boulhqeiV apekuhsen hmaV logw alhqeiaV eiV to einai hmaV aparchn tina twn autou ktismatwn

18. voluntarie genuit nos verbo veritatis ut simus initium aliquod creaturæ ejus

19. wste adelfoi mou agaphtoi estw paV anqrwpoV tacuV eiV to akousai braduV eiV to lalhsai braduV eiV orghn

19. scitis fratres mei dilecti sit autem omnis homo velox ad audiendum tardus autem ad loquendum et tardus ad iram

20. orgh gar androV dikaiosunhn qeou ou katergazetai

20. ira enim viri justitiam Dei non operatur

21. dio apoqemenoi pasan ruparian kai perisseian kakiaV en prauthti dexasqe ton emfuton logon ton dunamenon swsai taV yucaV umwn

21. propter quod abicientes omnem inmunditiam et abundantiam malitiæ in mansuetudine suscipite insitum verbum quod potest salvare animas vestras

22. ginesqe de poihtai logou kai mh monon akroatai paralogizomenoi eautouV

22. estote autem factores verbi et non auditores tantum fallentes vosmet ipsos

23. oti ei tiV akroathV logou estin kai ou poihthV outoV eoiken andri katanoounti to proswpon thV genesewV autou en esoptrw

23. quia si quis auditor est verbi et non factor hic conparabitur viro consideranti vultum nativitatis suæ in speculo

24. katenohsen gar eauton kai apelhluqen kai euqewV epelaqeto opoioV hn

24. consideravit enim se et abiit et statim oblitus est qualis fuerit

25. o de parakuyaV eiV nomon teleion ton thV eleuqeriaV kai parameinaV outoV ouk akroathV epilhsmonhV genomenoV alla poihthV ergou outoV makarioV en th poihsei autou estai

25. qui autem perspexerit in lege perfecta libertatis et permanserit non auditor obliviosus factus sed factor operis hic beatus in facto suo erit

26. ei tiV dokei qrhskoV einai en umin mh calinagwgwn glwssan autou all apatwn kardian autou toutou mataioV h qrhskeia

26. si quis autem putat se religiosum esse non refrenans linguam suam sed seducens cor suum hujus vana est religio

27. qrhskeia kaqara kai amiantoV para tw qew kai patri auth estin episkeptesqai orfanouV kai chraV en th qliyei autwn aspilon eauton threin apo tou kosmou

27. religio munda et inmaculata apud Deum et Patrem hæc est visitare pupillos et viduas in tribulatione eorum inmaculatum se custodire ab hoc sæculo



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Footnotes:

1:2-4 - James exhorts Christians to count trials all joy, for they produce perseverance and spiritual maturity. Perseverance is essential for growth in faith, leading to perfection (see also Romans 5:3-5 and 1 Peter 1:6-7).

1:5 - James encourages Christians to ask God for wisdom, and He generously grants it. Divine wisdom is crucial for living according to God's will in the midst of difficulties (see also Proverbs 2:6 and Matthew 7:7-8).

1:12-15 - The blessedness of those who persevere in temptation, contrasted with the sin that arises from desire, reveals the internal struggle between the flesh and the spirit. Temptation is an opportunity for growth, but sin results from our choice (see also 1 Corinthians 10:13 and Matthew 5:3-10).

1:19-20 - James emphasizes the importance of being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. Human anger does not promote God's justice, and careful reflection is crucial in Christian communication (see also Proverbs 14:29 and Ephesians 4:26-27).

1:22-25 - James teaches that we should not only hear God's word, but also practice it. The word is a mirror that reflects our true condition, and obedience is the correct response to divine revelation (see also Luke 6:47-49 and Matthew 7:24-27).

Verses related to São Tiago, 1:

James chapter 1 addresses the challenges of the Christian life. How to face trials with faith? This inspiring text encourages believers to persevere through difficulties, seeking divine wisdom and living the Word. James emphasizes the importance of authentic faith, control of the tongue, and resistance to temptations. The chapter also highlights God's care for those in need and the importance of good works as a fruit of faith. Dive with us into five biblical passages that illuminate the practical principles of this transformative chapter.

Romans 5:3-4: "Not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, because we know that tribulation produces perseverance; perseverance, an approved character; and the approved character, hope." - This verse echoes the theme of James 1:2-4 about regarding trials with joy because they produce perseverance.

1 Peter 1:6-7: "In this you rejoice, even though now, for a little while, you must be grieved by every kind of trial. This happens so that it is proven that the faith you have, much more valuable than gold that perishes, even if refined by fire, is genuine and will result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed." - Like James 1, Peter talks about joy in trials and refining faith.

Matthew 7:7: "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you." - This verse from Jesus aligns with James 1:5-8 about asking God for wisdom in faith.

Ephesians 4:26: "When you become angry, do not sin. Appease your anger before the sun sets." - This advice from Paul relates to James 1:19-20 about being slow to anger.

John 13:17: "Now that you know these things, you will be happy if you practice them." - This verse reinforces the idea of James 1:22-25 about being a doer of the word and not just a hearer.

FAQ:

What does James teach about joy in trials?

James teaches that we should consider trials joyful, for they produce perseverance and strengthen our faith. (James 1:2-4)

What does it mean to ask God for wisdom in faith?

Asking God for wisdom in faith means trusting fully in His generosity, without doubting, for He will give wisdom abundantly. (James 1:5-7)

What is the danger of being an indecisive person, according to James?

An indecisive person is compared to a wave of the sea, unstable and vulnerable. They should not expect to receive anything from God. (James 1:6-8)

How does James teach us to deal with temptation?

James teaches that temptation comes from human desire itself and that we must resist it, for God tempts no one. (James 1:13-15)

What does it mean to be a "doer of the word" rather than a "hearer"?

Being a "doer of the word" means putting God's teachings into practice, not just hearing them. (James 1:22-25)


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