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James 5:14–15: Calling the Elders for Prayer

James 5:14–15 gives a pattern for sickness in the church: call the elders, let them pray and anoint with oil in the Lord's name, and look to the Lord himself to heal and raise up. It is not a procedure for admission to a hospital.

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Mark 6:13: Oil, Healing, and Prayer for the Sick

Mark 6:13 tells us what happened when Jesus sent his disciples out: they cast out demons, anointed sick people with oil, and healed them. That report shapes how we pray for the sick, with boldness and trust in God rather than confidence in a method.

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