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James 1:16

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 1:16 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

James 1:16 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Do not err, my beloved brethren." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

James 1:16 — KJV

Do not err, my beloved brethren.

James 1:16 (KJV)

James 1:16 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.

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Cross-References for James 1:16

And Joseph said unto his brethren, I am Joseph; doth my father yet live? And his brethren could not answer him; for they were troubled at his presence. troubled: or, terrified

Shares key themes with James 1:16: err, brethren

And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord, which is great and terrible, and fight for your brethren, your sons, and your daughters, your wives, and your houses.

Shares key themes with James 1:16: err, brethren

Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; with...: or, in the love of the brethren

Shares key themes with James 1:16: err, brethren

And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and to Apollos for your sakes; that ye might learn in us not to think of men above that which is written, that no one of you be puffed up for one against another.

Shares key themes with James 1:16: err, brethren

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

Shares key themes with James 1:16: beloved, brethren

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Curated by

Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey