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James 1:19 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for James 1:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting James chapter 1 verse 19 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Hearing and Doing the Word
“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”
James 1:19 (KJV)
Commentary on James 1:19
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: James commands beloved brothers to be "swift to hear" (tachys eis to akousai, ταχύς εἰς τὸ ἀκοῦσαι), "slow to speak" (bradys, βραδύς), and "slow to wrath" (orgē, ὀργή). The order matters: receptive listening precedes restrained speech and controlled anger. The Greek emphasizes habitual posture.This advice flows from regeneration: those born by the Word now humbly receive the Word. Reformed spirituality prizes the means of grace—hearing Scripture preached, meditating carefully—before speaking. Unchecke...
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Cross-References for James 1:19
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“He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.”
“Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.”
“but he who has a quick temper displays folly.”
“but he who restrains his lips does wisely.”
“that is folly and shame to him.”
“He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.”
“than he who takes a city.”
“Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.”
“but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.”