James 5:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for James 5:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
James 5:9 is a verse from the book of James in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door. Grudge not: ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
James 5:9 — KJV
“Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door. Grudge not: or, Groan, or, Grieve not”
— James 5:9 (KJV)
James 5:9 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 5:9
“And, behold, one of the children of Israel came and brought unto his brethren a Midianitish woman in the sight of Moses, and in the sight of all the congregation of the children of Israel, who were weeping before the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.”
Shares key themes with James 5:9: one, brethren, behold
“I will not drive them out from before thee in one year; lest the land become desolate, and the beast of the field multiply against thee.”
Shares key themes with James 5:9: one, against, lest
“If one man sin against another, the judge shall judge him: but if a man sin against the LORD, who shall intreat for him? Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because the LORD would slay them.”
Shares key themes with James 5:9: one, against, another
“And it came to pass, when all that knew him beforetime saw that, behold, he prophesied among the prophets, then the people said one to another, What is this that is come unto the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets? one...: Heb. a man to his neighbour”
Shares key themes with James 5:9: one, another, behold
“And Harbonah, one of the chamberlains, said before the king, Behold also, the gallows fifty cubits high, which Haman had made for Mordecai, who had spoken good for the king, standeth in the house of Haman. Then the king said, Hang him thereon. gallows: Heb. tree”
Shares key themes with James 5:9: one, behold, standeth
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