James: Chapters, Verses & Reading Time
New Testament · General Letters · Book 59 of 66
- Chapters
- 5
- Verses
- 108
- Words*
- 2,248
- Reading time*
- 9 min
About James
James, traditionally attributed to the brother of Jesus, is a practical letter about living out faith. It covers trials, controlling the tongue, favoritism toward the rich, and the principle that "faith without deeds is dead."
Well-known passages: James 1:2–5 · James 1:22 · James 2:14–26
How long does it take to read James?
James has 5 chapters and 108 verses. At an average adult reading speed of 238 words per minute, reading all of James takes about 9 min. You can easily read it in one sitting.
| If you read… | You'll finish James in |
|---|---|
| 1 chapter a day | 5 days |
| 2 chapters a day | 3 days |
| 3 chapters a day | 2 days |
| 10 minutes a day | 1 day |
Chapters of James
The number of verses in each chapter of James:
- James 127 verses
- James 226 verses
- James 318 verses
- James 417 verses
- James 520 verses
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* Word counts are from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain), an English translation. Reading time assumes 238 words per minute, the average adult silent reading speed for English non-fiction; your pace, language, and translation will vary. Verse counts follow the versification My Bible Log uses for tracking.