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James 3:2

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 3:2 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

James 3:2 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

James 3:2 — KJV

For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

James 3:2 (KJV)

James 3:2 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 3:2

And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. among: or, by

Shares key themes with James 3:2: many, things, any

And he said, What is the thing that the LORD hath said unto thee? I pray thee hide it not from me: God do so to thee, and more also, if thou hide any thing from me of all the things that he said unto thee. more also: Heb. so add thing: or, word

Shares key themes with James 3:2: things, any, word

But the people are many, and it is a time of much rain, and we are not able to stand without, neither is this a work of one day or two: for we are many that have transgressed in this thing. we are many...: or, we have greatly offended in this thing

Shares key themes with James 3:2: many, offend, any

I have heard many such things: miserable comforters are ye all. miserable: or, troublesome

Shares key themes with James 3:2: many, things, any

For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God.

Shares key themes with James 3:2: many, any, word

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey