[:en]The rich are warned not to hoard wealth but to pay wages of their workmen (vs. 3-4) In their lives of luxury and self-indulgence, they are not to condemn and murder innocent men who oppose them. (v. 5-6)
“Be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. Do not grumble against each other, or you will be judge” (v. 8-9)
“Do not swear – not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Let your “yes” be yes, and your “no”, no, or you will be condemned” (v. 12)
Anyone in trouble should pray. anyone should sing songs of praise. Anyone who is sick should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. (vs. 13-14)
“The prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective” (v. 15-16)
“Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover over a multitude of sins” (v. 20)[:]