James 1:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 1:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
James 1:24 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
James 1:24 — KJV
“For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.”
— James 1:24 (KJV)
James 1:24 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 1:24
“He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks; straightway: Heb. suddenly”
Shares key themes with James 1:24: goeth, way, straightway
“And as soon as he was come, he goeth straightway to him, and saith, Master, master; and kissed him.”
Shares key themes with James 1:24: goeth, way, straightway
“If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him.”
Shares key themes with James 1:24: himself, way, straightway
“And to his father he sent after this manner; ten asses laden with the good things of Egypt, and ten she asses laden with corn and bread and meat for his father by the way. laden...: Heb. carrying”
Shares key themes with James 1:24: way, manner
“And whatsoever goeth upon his paws, among all manner of beasts that go on all four, those are unclean unto you: whoso toucheth their carcase shall be unclean until the even.”
Shares key themes with James 1:24: goeth, manner
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