James 1:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 1:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
James 1:1 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
James 1:1 — KJV
“James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.”
— James 1:1 (KJV)
James 1:1 in Context — About the Book of James
James, the Lord's brother, writes the New Testament's wisdom book — blunt, practical, allergic to empty religion. Ask God for wisdom and He gives generously; faith without works is dead; the tongue is a fire; and the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
Cross-References for James 1:1
“Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called:”
Shares key themes with James 1:1: james, servant, god
“Thus saith the Lord GOD; When I shall have gathered the house of Israel from the people among whom they are scattered, and shall be sanctified in them in the sight of the heathen, then shall they dwell in their land that I have given to my servant Jacob.”
Shares key themes with James 1:1: servant, god, lord
“Thus saith the Lord GOD; This shall be the border, whereby ye shall inherit the land according to the twelve tribes of Israel: Joseph shall have two portions.”
Shares key themes with James 1:1: god, lord, twelve
“Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.”
Shares key themes with James 1:1: god, lord, jesus
“The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)”
Shares key themes with James 1:1: god, lord, jesus
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