James 3:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 3:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
James 3:1 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. condemnation: or, judgment" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
James 3:1 — KJV
“My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation. condemnation: or, judgment”
— James 3:1 (KJV)
James 3:1 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 3:1
“And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the gift: for the judgment was by one to condemnation, but the free gift is of many offences unto justification.”
Shares key themes with James 3:1: many, condemnation, judgment
“And it came to pass, when Joseph was come unto his brethren, that they stript Joseph out of his coat, his coat of many colours that was on him; colours: or, pieces”
Shares key themes with James 3:1: brethren, many
“Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment: speak: Heb. answer”
Shares key themes with James 3:1: many, judgment
“And if his father have no brethren, then ye shall give his inheritance unto his kinsman that is next to him of his family, and he shall possess it: and it shall be unto the children of Israel a statute of judgment, as the LORD commanded Moses.”
Shares key themes with James 3:1: brethren, judgment
“Whither shall we go up? our brethren have discouraged our heart, saying, The people is greater and taller than we; the cities are great and walled up to heaven; and moreover we have seen the sons of the Anakims there. discouraged: Heb. melted”
Shares key themes with James 3:1: brethren, greater
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