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James 1:11 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for James 1:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting James chapter 1 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways.”
James 1:11 (KJV)
Commentary on James 1:11
For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways. James paints a vivid picture: the sun rising with burning heat (kausōn, καύσων) scorches grass until its beauty (euprepeia, εὐπρέπεια) perishes. Wealth fades just as quickly; the rich man "shall fade away" (maranthēsetai, μαρανθήσεται) in the midst of pursuits. The imagery echoes Psalm 103 and Isaiah 40, anchoring James's warning in Scripture.Reformed theology affirms that earthly prosperi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for James 1:11
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“the flower fades”
“spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil.”
“it was scorched; and because it had no root”
“and boast in the multitude of their riches--”
“they were scorched. Because they had no root”
“saying”
“you rich”
“you will receive the crown of glory that doesn't fade away.”
“and withered”