James 1:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 1:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
James 1:20 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
James 1:20 — KJV
“For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.”
— James 1:20 (KJV)
James 1:20 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 1:20
“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;”
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“But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.”
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“And Moses besought the LORD his God, and said, LORD, why doth thy wrath wax hot against thy people, which thou hast brought forth out of the land of Egypt with great power, and with a mighty hand? the LORD: Heb. the face of the LORD”
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“And it shall be our righteousness, if we observe to do all these commandments before the LORD our God, as he hath commanded us.”
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“Speak not thou in thine heart, after that the LORD thy God hath cast them out from before thee, saying, For my righteousness the LORD hath brought me in to possess this land: but for the wickedness of these nations the LORD doth drive them out from before thee.”
Shares key themes with James 1:20: righteousness, god
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