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James 1:26 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for James 1:26 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting James chapter 1 verse 26 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.”
James 1:26 (KJV)
Commentary on James 1:26
If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain. One who thinks himself religious (thrēskos, θρῆσκος) yet does not bridle (chalinagōgō, χαλιναγωγῶ) his tongue deceives (apatōn, ἀπατῶν) his heart; such religion is vain (mataios, μάταιος). James connects speech with authentic worship. Religious rituals devoid of controlled speech betray self-deception.Reformed piety insists that orthodoxy must produce orthopraxy—especially in speech. The tongue reveals the heart; unchecked words undermine prayers, sacraments, and se...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for James 1:26
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“but such as is good for building up as the need may be”
“Yahweh”
“He who would love life, and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit.,For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:,,,,,,,,”
“nor foolish talking”
“and your lips from speaking lies.”
“Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity”
“but the perverse tongue will be cut off.”
“but he who restrains his lips does wisely.”
“seasoned with salt”
“and not only hearers”