James 1:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 1:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
James 1:14 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
James 1:14 — KJV
“But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.”
— James 1:14 (KJV)
James 1:14 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 1:14
“So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof.”
Shares key themes with James 1:14: every, away, own
“The paper reeds by the brooks, by the mouth of the brooks, and every thing sown by the brooks, shall wither, be driven away, and be no more. and be...: Heb. and shall not be”
Shares key themes with James 1:14: every, away, own
“For in that day every man shall cast away his idols of silver, and his idols of gold, which your own hands have made unto you for a sin. his idols of gold: Heb. the idols of his gold”
Shares key themes with James 1:14: every, away, own
“Then all the princes of the sea shall come down from their thrones, and lay away their robes, and put off their broidered garments: they shall clothe themselves with trembling; they shall sit upon the ground, and shall tremble at every moment, and be astonished at thee. trembling: Heb. tremblings”
Shares key themes with James 1:14: every, away, own
“Ye looked for much, and, lo, it came to little; and when ye brought it home, I did blow upon it. Why? saith the LORD of hosts. Because of mine house that is waste, and ye run every man unto his own house. blow...: or, blow it away”
Shares key themes with James 1:14: every, away, own
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