Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
James 4:9 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for James 4:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting James chapter 4 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness.”
James 4:9 (KJV)
Commentary on James 4:9
Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness. Be afflicted, mourn, and weep; let laughter turn to mourning. James calls for godly sorrow over sin. Superficial happiness must give way to Spirit-wrought lament that leads to change.Reformed repentance involves grief and hatred for sin that turns to God. Such seriousness about sin contrasts with worldly levity.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for James 4:9
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“which brings no regret. But the sorrow of the world works death.”
“for they shall be comforted.{Isaiah 61:2; 66:10”
“you who are full now”
“and mirth may end in heaviness.”
“you rich”
“I went astray; but now I observe your word.”
“and the living should take this to heart.”
“You have chastised me”
“and be confounded”
“and grew wanton”