What is the book of James about?

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The book of James is a short New Testament letter and sits in the general epistles; it has 5 chapters in the King James Version.

James is traditionally attributed to James. James addresses "the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad" and gives practical instructions on subjects such as trials, the tongue, and the relationship between faith and works. A well-known passage from this book is James 1:2-4. Read the full book at James.

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