James 2:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 2:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
James 2:9 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
James 2:9 — KJV
“But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.”
— James 2:9 (KJV)
James 2:9 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 2:9
“But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.”
Shares key themes with James 2:9: commit, sin, law
“None of his sins that he hath committed shall be mentioned unto him: he hath done that which is lawful and right; he shall surely live.”
Shares key themes with James 2:9: commit, sin, law
“Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.”
Shares key themes with James 2:9: commit, sin, law
“And he shall take away all the fat thereof, as the fat of the lamb is taken away from the sacrifice of the peace offerings; and the priest shall burn them upon the altar, according to the offerings made by fire unto the LORD: and the priest shall make an atonement for his sin that he hath committed, and it shall be forgiven him.”
Shares key themes with James 2:9: commit, sin
“And if he be not able to bring a lamb, then he shall bring for his trespass, which he hath committed, two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, unto the LORD; one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering. he be...: Heb. his hand cannot reach to the sufficiency of a lamb”
Shares key themes with James 2:9: commit, sin
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