James 4:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 4:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
James 4:17 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
James 4:17 — KJV
“Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.”
— James 4:17 (KJV)
James 4:17 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 4:17
“Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.”
Shares key themes with James 4:17: therefore, good, sin
“For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.”
Shares key themes with James 4:17: good, doeth, sin
“Therefore they shall come and sing in the height of Zion, and shall flow together to the goodness of the LORD, for wheat, and for wine, and for oil, and for the young of the flock and of the herd: and their soul shall be as a watered garden; and they shall not sorrow any more at all.”
Shares key themes with James 4:17: therefore, good, sin
“Behold now, I have two daughters which have not known man; let me, I pray you, bring them out unto you, and do ye to them as is good in your eyes: only unto these men do nothing; for therefore came they under the shadow of my roof.”
Shares key themes with James 4:17: therefore, good
“And God said unto him in a dream, Yea, I know that thou didst this in the integrity of thy heart; for I also withheld thee from sinning against me: therefore suffered I thee not to touch her.”
Shares key themes with James 4:17: therefore, sin
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