James 1:16

And so, do not choose to go astray, my most beloved brothers.

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In The King James Version

Do not err, my beloved brethren.

In Context

15Thereafter, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin. Yet truly sin, when it has been consummated, produces death.

17Every excellent gift and every perfect gift is from above, descending from the Father of lights, with whom there is no change, nor any shadow of alteration.

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Cross References

Mark 12:24And Jesus responded by saying to them: “But have you not gone astray, by knowing neither the scriptures, nor the power of God?

1 Corinthians 6:9Do you not know that the iniquitous will not possess the kingdom of God? Do not choose to wander astray. For neither fornicators, nor servants of idolatry, nor adulterers,

Philippians 2:12And so, my most beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but even more so now in my absence: work toward your salvation with fear and trembling.

Colossians 2:4Now I say this, so that no one may deceive you with grandiose words.

2 Timothy 2:18who have fallen away from the truth by saying that the resurrection is already complete. And so they have subverted the faith of certain persons.

James 1:19You know this, my most beloved brothers. So let every man be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to anger.

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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