James (Jacob) 2:16

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If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that?
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
and one of you tells them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled;” and yet you didn’t give them the things the body needs, what good is it?
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G1161} one{G5100} of{G1537} you{G5216} say{G2036}{(G5632)} unto them{G846}, Depart{G5217}{(G5720)} in{G1722} peace{G1515}, be ye warmed{G2328}{(G5728)} and{G2532} filled{G5526}{(G5744)}; notwithstanding{G1161} ye give{G1325}{(G5632)} them{G846} not{G3361} those things which are needful{G2006} to the body{G4983}; what{G5101} doth it profit{G3786}?
Strong's King James
(16) and one of you says to them, "Go in shalom-peace, warm and fill yourselves," but you don't give what their body needs, what's the use?
The F.O.G
[16] If one of you tells them, "Go in peace! Stay warm and well fed!" but does nothing to meet their physical needs, what good is that?
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and any one of you may say to them, ‘Depart ye in peace, be warmed, and be filled,’ and may not give to them the things needful for the body, what is the profit?
Young's Literal Translation

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