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James, 5

1. Act now, you who are wealthy! Weep and wail in your miseries, which will soon come upon you!

1. De sada, bogataši, proplaèite i zakukajte zbog nevolja koje æe vas zadesiti!

2. Your riches have been corrupted, and your garments have been eaten by moths.

2. Bogatstvo vam istrunu, haljine vaše postadoše hrana moljcima,

3. Your gold and silver have rusted, and their rust will be a testimony against you, and it will eat away at your flesh like fire. You have stored up wrath for yourselves unto the last days.

3. zlato vam i srebro zarða i rða æe njihova biti svjedoèanstvo protiv vas te æe kao vatra izjesti tijela vaša! Zgrnuste blago u posljednje dane!

4. Consider the pay of the workers who reaped your fields: it has been misappropriated by you; it cries out. And their cry has entered into the ears of the Lord of hosts.

4. Evo: plaæa kosaca vaših njiva - koju im uskratiste - vièe i vapaji žetelaca dopriješe do ušiju Gospoda nad Vojskama.

5. You have feasted upon the earth, and you have nourished your hearts with luxuries, unto the day of slaughter.

5. Raskošno ste na zemlji i razvratno živjeli, utoviste srca svoja za dan klanja!

6. You led away and killed the Just One, and he did not resist you.

6. Osudiste i ubiste pravednika: on vam se ne suprotstavlja!

7. Therefore, be patient, brothers, until the advent of the Lord. Consider that the farmer anticipates the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently, until he receives the early and the late rains.

7. Strpite se dakle, braæo, do Dolaska Gospodnjega! Evo: ratar išèekuje dragocjeni urod zemlje, strpljiv je s njime dok ne dobije kišu ranu i kasnu.

8. Therefore, you too should be patient and should strengthen your hearts. For the advent of the Lord draws near.

8. Strpite se i vi, oèvrsnite srca jer se Dolazak Gospodnji približio!

9. Brothers, do not complain against one another, so that you may not be judged. Behold, the judge stands before the door.

9. Ne tužite se jedni na druge da ne budete osuðeni! Evo: sudac stoji pred vratima!

10. My brothers, consider the Prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of departing from evil, of labor, and of patience.

10. Za uzor strpljivosti i podnošenja zala uzmite, braæo, proroke koji su govorili u ime Gospodnje.

11. Consider that we beatify those who have endured. You have heard of the patient suffering of Job. And you have seen the end of the Lord, that the Lord is merciful and compassionate.

11. Eto: blaženima nazivamo one koji ustrajaše. Za postojanost Jobovu èuste i nakanu Gospodnju vidjeste jer milostiv je Gospodin i milosrdan!

12. But before all things, my brothers, do not choose to swear, neither by heaven, nor by the earth, nor in any other oath. But let your word ‘Yes’ be yes, and your word ‘No’ be no, so that you may not fall under judgment.

12. Prije svega, braæo moja, ne zaklinjite se ni nebom ni zemljom, ni ikojom drugom zakletvom. Vaše "da" neka bude "da", i "ne" - "ne", da ne padnete pod sud.

13. Is any of you sad? Let him pray. Is he even-tempered? Let him sing psalms.

13. Pati li tko meðu vama? Neka moli! Je li tko radostan? Neka pjeva hvalospjeve!

14. Is anyone ill among you? Let him bring in the priests of the Church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.

14. Boluje li tko meðu vama? Neka dozove starješine Crkve! Oni neka mole nad njim mažuæi ga uljem u ime Gospodnje

15. And a prayer of faith will save the infirm, and the Lord will alleviate him. And if he has sins, these will be forgiven him.

15. pa æe molitva vjere spasiti nemoænika; Gospodin æe ga podiæi, i ako je sagriješio, oprostit æe mu se.

16. Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be saved. For the unremitting prayer of a just person prevails over many things.

16. Ispovijedajte dakle jedni drugima grijehe i molite jedni za druge da ozdravite! Mnogo može žarka molitva pravednikova.

17. Elijah was a mortal man like us, and in prayer he prayed that it would not rain upon the earth. And it did not rain for three years and six months.

17. Ilija bijaše èovjek baš kao i mi; usrdno se pomoli da ne bude kiše i kiše nije bilo na zemlji tri godine i šest mjeseci.

18. And he prayed again. And the heavens gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit.

18. Zatim se ponovno pomoli te nebo dade kišu i zemlja iznese urod svoj.

19. My brothers, if anyone of you strays from the truth, and if someone converts him,

19. Braæo moja, odluta li tko od vas od istine pa ga tkogod vrati,

20. he ought to know that whoever causes a sinner to be converted from the error of his ways will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.

20. znajte: tko vrati grešnika s lutalaèkog puta njegova, spasit æe dušu njegovu od smrti i pokriti mnoštvo grijeha.



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Alaviitteet:

5:1-6 - James warns the rich who exploit the poor and live in luxury, for God's judgment is approaching. Economic injustice is a grave sin, and God defends the oppressed (see also Luke 6:24-26 and Amos 5:11-12).

5:7-11 - James exhorts Christians to be patient and steadfast in the faith, confidently awaiting Christ's return. The example of the prophets and Job shows that patience and perseverance are rewarded (see also Matthew 24:42-44 and Romans 5:3-4).

5:13-18 - Prayer has healing and restorative power. James emphasizes the importance of praying for one another, confessing our sins, and seeking spiritual help from the church (see also 1 John 5:14-16 and Mark 11:24).

5:19-20 - James concludes the letter by urging Christians to bring back to the faith those who have strayed. Restoring the faithful is a work of great value, for it covers a multitude of sins (see also Galatians 6:1 and Proverbs 10:12).

5:14-15 - Anointing with oil and prayer by the elders are ways to seek physical and spiritual healing, showing the importance of communal faith and pastoral care in the church (see also Mark 6:13 and 1 Corinthians 12:9).

Aiheeseen liittyvät säkeet James, 5:

James chapter 5 concludes with warnings and encouragements. How to live in light of Christ's return? This powerful text warns the unjust rich and encourages the oppressed to patience. James addresses topics such as effective prayer, mutual care and the restoration of the backslidden. The chapter emphasizes the importance of perseverance, honesty, and the power of intercession. James ends by highlighting the value of leading erring people back to the truth. Consider with us five biblical passages that complement the final exhortations of this powerful chapter.

Luke 6:24: "But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your consolation." - Jesus' "woe" to the rich echoes James 5:1-6's warning to the oppressing rich.

Hebrews 10:36-37: "You must persevere, so that when you have done God's will, you receive what he promised; for soon, very soon 'He who comes will come, and will not delay'." - This exhortation to perseverance aligns with James 5:7-11 about being patient until the coming of the Lord.

Matthew 5:34-37: "But I tell you: Do not swear at all... Let your 'yes' be 'yes', and your 'no' be 'no'; anything beyond that comes from the Evil One." - Jesus gives a similar teaching to James 5:12 about not swearing.

1 Kings 17:1: "Elijah the Tishbite, from Thisbe of Gilead, said to Ahab, 'I swear by the name of the Lord, the God of Israel, whom I serve, that there will be no dew or rain in the years to come, except at my word.'" - This verse talks about Elijah, who James 5:17-18 mentions as an example of effective prayer.

Matthew 18:15: "If your brother sins against you, go and, alone with him, show him his error. If he listens to you, you have won your brother." - This teaching of Jesus about confronting a brother who sins relates to James 5:19-20 about bringing back a brother who strays from the truth.

FAQ:

What does James teach about patience in difficulties?

James teaches that we should be patient in afflictions, waiting in faith for the Lord's coming, just as the prophets did. (James 5:7-8)

What does James say about the rich man who accumulates wealth unjustly?

James condemns the rich who exploit the poor, warning of the destruction that comes as a consequence of their actions. (James 5:1-6)

How does James exhort Christians to pray for one another?

James teaches that the effective prayer of a righteous man is powerful, and that we should pray for one another so that we can heal and restore them. (James 5:16)

What does James say about the sick and prayer for healing?

James instructs Christians to call the church elders to pray for and anoint the sick, ensuring that their prayer will be effective. (James 5:14-15)

What is the importance of confession of sins in James 5?

Confession of sins is important for spiritual healing, and James emphasizes the need to be honest and seek forgiveness. (James 5:16)

What does James teach about restoring a brother who has gone astray?

James teaches that we should go after a brother who has strayed, bringing him back to the path of truth, for this saves a soul. (James 5:19-20)


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