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James 2

King James Version · 26 verses · 869 cross-references linking it to 380 other chapters

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  1. 1My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.43 cross-references: Proverbs 24:23, James 2:9, Deuteronomy 16:19, Leviticus 19:15, Deuteronomy 1:17
  2. 2For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment;15 cross-references: Luke 15:22, Esther 8:2, Esther 3:10, Matthew 11:8–9, Zechariah 3:3–4
  3. 3And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:10 cross-references: 2 Corinthians 8:9, James 2:6, Luke 7:44–46, Isaiah 65:5, Jude 1:16
  4. 4Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?18 cross-references: John 7:24, Job 34:19, Matthew 7:1–5, James 4:11, Psalms 82:2
  5. 5Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?156 cross-references: Matthew 5:3, Luke 6:20, Revelation 2:9, 1 Corinthians 1:26–28, 2 Corinthians 8:9
  6. 6But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?67 cross-references: Proverbs 17:5, 1 Corinthians 11:22, Proverbs 14:31, Psalms 14:6, Amos 8:4–6
  7. 7Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?26 cross-references: Philippians 2:9–11, Psalms 111:9, Acts 11:26, Revelation 13:5–6, 1 Timothy 1:13
  8. 8If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:44 cross-references: Leviticus 19:18, Galatians 5:14, James 2:12, Matthew 22:39, Romans 13:8–9
  9. 9But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.25 cross-references: Leviticus 19:15, James 2:1–4, John 8:9, John 8:46, 1 John 3:4
  10. 10For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.24 cross-references: Galatians 3:10, Matthew 5:18–19, Deuteronomy 27:26
  11. 11For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law.15 cross-references: Exodus 20:13–14, Matthew 5:21–28, Deuteronomy 5:17–18, Romans 13:9, Psalms 130:3–4
  12. 12So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.10 cross-references: James 1:25, James 2:8, Colossians 3:17, Philippians 4:8, 2 Peter 1:4–8
  13. 13For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.104 cross-references: Matthew 5:7, Matthew 6:15, Proverbs 21:13, Luke 6:37, Ephesians 2:4–7
  14. 14What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?56 cross-references: Matthew 7:26–27, Matthew 7:21–23, James 1:22–25, Luke 6:49, Titus 1:16
  15. 15If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,38 cross-references: Luke 3:11, Matthew 25:35–40, Isaiah 58:7, Job 31:16–21, James 2:5
  16. 16And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?11 cross-references: Proverbs 3:27–28, 1 John 3:16–18, Matthew 25:42–45, Romans 12:9, Matthew 14:15–16
  17. 17Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.17 cross-references: James 2:26, 2 Peter 1:5–9, James 2:19–20, James 2:14, 1 Corinthians 13:13
  18. 18Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.35 cross-references: 1 Timothy 1:5, James 3:13, Titus 2:11–14, Galatians 5:6, James 2:14
  19. 19Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.51 cross-references: Luke 4:34, Mark 1:24, Matthew 8:29, Acts 16:17, Deuteronomy 6:4
  20. 20But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?30 cross-references: James 2:17, James 2:26, Proverbs 12:11, Romans 1:21, Galatians 6:3
  21. 21Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?36 cross-references: Genesis 22:16–18, Genesis 22:9–12, John 8:39, Romans 4:16, Matthew 12:37
  22. 22Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?14 cross-references: 1 Thessalonians 1:3, Hebrews 11:17–19, Galatians 5:6, 1 John 2:5, James 2:18
  23. 23And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.37 cross-references: Genesis 15:6, Isaiah 41:8, 2 Chronicles 20:7, Galatians 3:6, Romans 4:22–24
  24. 24Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.6 cross-references: James 2:15–18, James 2:21–22, Psalms 60:12
  25. 25Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?20 cross-references: Hebrews 11:31, Joshua 6:22–25, Joshua 2:19–21, Joshua 2:15, Joshua 2:4
  26. 26For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.21 cross-references: James 2:20, James 2:17, James 2:14, Ecclesiastes 12:7, Psalms 104:29

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