Sin & Temptation

Bible Verses About being envious

11 key scriptures

Discover 11 powerful Bible verses about being envious. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential sin & temptation topic.

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TranslationKey Verse: 1 John 2:16
King James (KJV)For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

11 Key Scriptures

For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. It: or, For it is
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.
And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.
Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, vaunteth: or, is not rash
Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.

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