James 4:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 4:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
James 4:12 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
James 4:12 — KJV
“There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?”
— James 4:12 (KJV)
James 4:12 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 4:12
“Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.”
Shares key themes with James 4:12: able, art, judgest
“Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand.”
Shares key themes with James 4:12: able, art, judgest
“And they rose up betimes in the morning, and sware one to another: and Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.”
Shares key themes with James 4:12: one, art, another
“And he said unto his brethren, My money is restored; and, lo, it is even in my sack: and their heart failed them, and they were afraid, saying one to another, What is this that God hath done unto us? failed...: Heb. went forth”
Shares key themes with James 4:12: one, art, another
“And they shall cover the face of the earth, that one cannot be able to see the earth: and they shall eat the residue of that which is escaped, which remaineth unto you from the hail, and shall eat every tree which groweth for you out of the field: face: Heb. eye”
Shares key themes with James 4:12: one, able, art
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