# Outline of the Letter of Saint James
1\. Opening Address (**1:1)**
2\. Introduction of Themes (**1:2-27)**
A. Patience in Trials and Temptations (1:2-15)
B. Being Born of the Word (1:16-25)
C. True Religion (1:26-27)
3\. Discussion of Themes (**2:1-5:18)**
A. Partiality and the Law of Charity (2:1-13)
B. Faith and Works (2:14-26)
C. Taming the Tongue (3:1-12)
D. Wisdom and Worldliness (3:13-4:17)
E. The Coming of the Lord (5:1-12)
F. Anointing and Prayer for the Sick (5:13-18)
4\. Conclusion (**5:19-20)**
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> Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch, *The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: New Testament*, Revised Standard Version, Second Catholic Edition (San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 2010).