James 5:20 (WEB)
let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.
Catechism · 1
“…of repentance, concern for the salvation of one's neighbor, the intercession of the saints, and the practice of charity "which covers a multitude of sins."” — Catechism footnote: 1 Pet 4:8; Cf. Jas 5:20.
Fathers and councils · 3
John Cassian
- John Cassian, Conferences XVIII–XXIV XX.8Conference XX
“And often by the conversion and salvation of those who are saved by our warnings and preaching: “For he who converts a sinner from the error of his way, shall save his soul from death, and cover a multitude of sins.”” — editor's note: S. James v. 20.
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John Chrysostom
“For, it is said, “Go thou, and convert thy brethren, that thy sins may be forgiven thee.”” — editor's note: This seems to be an expression of the doctrine of James v. 19, 20 , partially in the language of our Lord, Luke xxii. 33. [Cf. Acts iii. 19.]
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Clement of Alexandria
“‘Love covers a multitude of sins.” — editor's note: Jas. v. 20; 1 Pet. iv. 8.
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Cross-references · 12
Cited together in The Stromata, or Miscellanies IV.17.
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Cited together in The Stromata, or Miscellanies IV.17.
Cited together in The Stromata, or Miscellanies IV.17.
Cited together in The Stromata, or Miscellanies IV.17.
Cited together in The Stromata, or Miscellanies IV.17.
Cited together in The Stromata, or Miscellanies IV.17.
Cited together in The Stromata, or Miscellanies IV.17.
Cited together in The Stromata, or Miscellanies IV.17.
Cited together in The Stromata, or Miscellanies IV.17.