James 4:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 4:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
James 4:5 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy? to envy: or, enviously?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
James 4:5 — KJV
“Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy? to envy: or, enviously?”
— James 4:5 (KJV)
James 4:5 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 4:5
“And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the LORD, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the LORD, he hath also forsaken you. came...: Heb. clothed”
Shares key themes with James 4:5: saith, spirit
“Wherein was written, It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu saith it, that thou and the Jews think to rebel: for which cause thou buildest the wall, that thou mayest be their king, according to these words. Gashmu: also called, Geshem”
Shares key themes with James 4:5: think, saith
“For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.”
Shares key themes with James 4:5: think, saith
“Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbour. This is also vanity and vexation of spirit. every...: Heb. all the rightness of work for this...: Heb. this is the envy of a man from his neighbour”
Shares key themes with James 4:5: spirit, envy
“Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:”
Shares key themes with James 4:5: saith, spirit
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