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James 5:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for James 5:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting James chapter 5 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Warning to the Rich
“Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you.”
James 5:1 (KJV)
Commentary on James 5:1
Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you. Come now, you rich, weep and howl (ololuzete, ὀλολύζετε) for miseries coming upon you. James issues prophetic woe against oppressive wealthy elites. Their judgment is imminent.Reformed prophetic witness confronts systemic injustice. Wealth hoarded at others' expense will draw God's wrath.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for James 5:1
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“but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.”
“such as drown men in ruin and destruction.”
“but righteousness delivers from death.”
“saying”
“Don't let the wise man glory in his wisdom”
“and withers the grass”
“Most certainly I say to you, a rich man will enter into the Kingdom of Heaven with difficulty.,Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.,,,,,,,,”
“her inhabitants speak lies”