James 1:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 1:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
James 1:19 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
James 1:19 — KJV
“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”
— James 1:19 (KJV)
James 1:19 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 1:19
“And the officers shall speak further unto the people, and they shall say, What man is there that is fearful and fainthearted? let him go and return unto his house, lest his brethren's heart faint as well as his heart. faint: Heb. melt”
Shares key themes with James 1:19: brethren, let, hear
“And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.”
Shares key themes with James 1:19: let, hear, speak
“Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee: be lord over thy brethren, and let thy mother's sons bow down to thee: cursed be every one that curseth thee, and blessed be he that blesseth thee.”
Shares key themes with James 1:19: brethren, let, every
“And the man said, They are departed hence; for I heard them say, Let us go to Dothan. And Joseph went after his brethren, and found them in Dothan.”
Shares key themes with James 1:19: brethren, let, hear
“Come, and let us sell him to the Ishmeelites, and let not our hand be upon him; for he is our brother and our flesh. And his brethren were content. were...: Heb. hearkened”
Shares key themes with James 1:19: brethren, let, hear
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