James 3:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 3:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
James 3:6 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
James 3:6 — KJV
“And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell. course: Gr. wheel”
— James 3:6 (KJV)
James 3:6 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 3:6
“My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.”
Shares key themes with James 3:6: tongue, fire, among
“And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. offend...: or, do cause thee to offend”
Shares key themes with James 3:6: members, whole, body
“And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.”
Shares key themes with James 3:6: members, whole, body
“There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch,”
Shares key themes with James 3:6: fire, among, set
“For a fire is kindled in mine anger, and shall burn unto the lowest hell, and shall consume the earth with her increase, and set on fire the foundations of the mountains. shall burn: or, hath burned shall consume: or, hath consumed”
Shares key themes with James 3:6: fire, set, hell
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