James 3:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 3:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
James 3:16 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
James 3:16 — KJV
“For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness”
— James 3:16 (KJV)
James 3:16 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 3:16
“All this have I seen, and applied my heart unto every work that is done under the sun: there is a time wherein one man ruleth over another to his own hurt.”
Shares key themes with James 3:16: where, every, work
“For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.”
Shares key themes with James 3:16: every, evil, work
“Ye have wearied the LORD with your words. Yet ye say, Wherein have we wearied him? When ye say, Every one that doeth evil is good in the sight of the LORD, and he delighteth in them; or, Where is the God of judgment?”
Shares key themes with James 3:16: where, every, evil
“And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.”
Shares key themes with James 3:16: where, every, work
“For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? divisions: or, factions as men: Gr. according to man?”
Shares key themes with James 3:16: where, envying, strife
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