Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
James 1:21 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for James 1:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting James chapter 1 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.”
James 1:21 (KJV)
Commentary on James 1:21
Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. James commands believers to lay aside (apothemenoi, ἀποθέμενοι) all filthiness (rhyparian, ῥυπαρίαν) and the superfluity of naughtiness (perisseian kakias, περισσείαν κακίας), receiving with meekness (prautēti, πραΰτητι) the implanted word (ton emphyton logon, τὸν ἔμφυτον λόγον) able to save their souls. The imagery evokes removing filthy garments before receiving seed, highlighting repentance preceding receptivity.Reformed theology emphasizes that ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for James 1:21
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“as concerning your former way of life”
“having heard the word of the truth”
“I beg you as foreigners and pilgrims”
“and are life.”
“The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.”
“uncleanness”
“all deceit”
“and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands”
“seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses”
“bringing salvation to all men”