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James 2:4

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 2:4 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

James 2:4 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

James 2:4 — KJV

“Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?”

— James 2:4 (KJV)

James 2:4 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 2:4

“Then shall ye remember your own evil ways, and your doings that were not good, and shall lothe yourselves in your own sight for your iniquities and for your abominations.”

Shares key themes with James 2:4: then, yourselves, evil

“For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.”

Shares key themes with James 2:4: then, evil

“And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever:”

Shares key themes with James 2:4: become, evil

“And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. every...: or, the whole imagination: the Hebrew word signifieth not only the imagination, but also the purposes and desires continually: Heb. every day”

Shares key themes with James 2:4: evil, thoughts

“Then will we give our daughters unto you, and we will take your daughters to us, and we will dwell with you, and we will become one people.”

Shares key themes with James 2:4: then, become

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey