James 5:19-20

The Prayer of Faith

¹⁹ My brothers, _f if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone _g brings him back, ²⁰ let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering _h will save his soul from death and _i will cover a multitude of sins.

1. Cross References
   Matthew 18:15
   If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.
   Galatians 6:1
   Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.
   
2. Cross References
   Psalms 51:13
   Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will return to you.
   Daniel 12:3
   And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky above; and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.
   Malachi 2:6
   True instruction was in his mouth, and no wrong was found on his lips. He walked with me in peace and uprightness, and he turned many from iniquity.
   Luke 1:16
   And he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God.
   
3. Cross References
   Romans 11:14
   In order somehow to make my fellow Jews jealous, and thus save some of them.
   
4. Cross References
   1 Peter 4:8
   Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.
   Nehemiah 4:5
   Do not cover their guilt, and let not their sin be blotted out from your sight, for they have provoked you to anger in the presence of the builders.
   Psalms 32:1
   Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
   Psalms 85:2
   You forgave the iniquity of your people; you covered all their sin. Selah
   Proverbs 10:12
   Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.