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James 1:16

Do not be turned from the right way, dear brothers.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

Do not err, my beloved brethren.

In Context

15Then when its time comes, desire gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is of full growth, gives birth to death.

17Every good and true thing is given to us from heaven, coming from the Father of lights, with whom there is no change or any shade made by turning.

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Cross References

Mark 12:24Jesus said to them, Is not this the reason for your error, that you have no knowledge of the holy Writings or of the power of God?

1 Corinthians 6:9Have you not knowledge that evil-doers will have no part in the kingdom of God? Have no false ideas about this: no one who goes after the desires of the flesh, or gives worship to images, or is untrue when married, or is less than a man, or makes a wrong use of men,

Philippians 2:12So then, my loved ones, as you have at all times done what I say, not only when I am present, but now much more when I am not with you, give yourselves to working out your salvation with fear in your hearts;

Colossians 2:4I say this so that you may not be turned away by any deceit of words.

2 Timothy 2:18Men whose ideas are all false, who say that the coming back from the dead has even now taken place, overturning the faith of some.

James 1:19You have knowledge of this, dear brothers. But let every man be quick in hearing, slow in words, slow to get angry;

Matthew Henry on James 1:14-19

Procedure and Results of Sin. ( a. d. 61.) 13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: 14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. 15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. 16 Do not err, my beloved brethren. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no… Read the whole commentary →

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