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James 3:13

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 3:13 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

James 3:13 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness o..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

James 3:13 — KJV

Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.

James 3:13 (KJV)

James 3:13 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 3:13

Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation. whereas: or, wherein

Shares key themes with James 3:13: among, good, conversation

And every wise hearted man among them that wrought the work of the tabernacle made ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: with cherubims of cunning work made he them.

Shares key themes with James 3:13: wise, among, let

And Jonathan spake good of David unto Saul his father, and said unto him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David; because he hath not sinned against thee, and because his works have been to thee-ward very good:

Shares key themes with James 3:13: let, good, works

Ask thy young men, and they will shew thee. Wherefore let the young men find favour in thine eyes: for we come in a good day: give, I pray thee, whatsoever cometh to thine hand unto thy servants, and to thy son David.

Shares key themes with James 3:13: let, shew, good

If it please the king, let there go a royal commandment from him, and let it be written among the laws of the Persians and the Medes, that it be not altered, That Vashti come no more before king Ahasuerus; and let the king give her royal estate unto another that is better than she. If it...: Heb. If it be good with the king unto...: Heb. unto her companion from him: Heb. from before him be not...: Heb. pass not away

Shares key themes with James 3:13: among, let, good

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey