James 5:10
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 5:10 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
James 5:10 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
James 5:10 — KJV
“Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience.”
— James 5:10 (KJV)
James 5:10 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 5:10
“Then said the princes and all the people unto the priests and to the prophets; This man is not worthy to die: for he hath spoken to us in the name of the LORD our God.”
Shares key themes with James 5:10: prophets, spoken, name
“And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Behold, thou art with child, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael; because the LORD hath heard thy affliction. Ishmael: that is, God shall hear”
Shares key themes with James 5:10: name, lord, affliction
“Behold, Rebekah is before thee, take her, and go, and let her be thy master's son's wife, as the LORD hath spoken.”
Shares key themes with James 5:10: take, spoken, lord
“And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Surely the LORD hath looked upon my affliction; now therefore my husband will love me. Reuben: that is, See a son”
Shares key themes with James 5:10: name, lord, affliction
“And the man, the lord of the country, said unto us, Hereby shall I know that ye are true men; leave one of your brethren here with me, and take food for the famine of your households, and be gone:”
Shares key themes with James 5:10: take, brethren, lord
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