James 1:16

My dear friends, don't be deceived.

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In The King James Version

Do not err, my beloved brethren.

In Context

15Such desires lead to sin, and sin, when it's fully developed, causes death.

17All that's good, every perfect gift, is from above, and comes down from the Father who made heaven's lights. Unlike them he doesn't change—he doesn't vary or cause shadows.

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Cross References

Mark 12:24Jesus told them, “This proves you're mistaken, and that you don't know the Scriptures or the power of God.

1 Corinthians 6:9Don't you know those who are unjust will not inherit the kingdom of God? Don't be fooled! People who are immoral, worship idols, commit adultery, are sexual perverts, homosexuals,

Philippians 2:12So, my good friends, continue to work towards the goal of salvation with complete reverence and respect for God, following what you were told—not just when I was with you, but even more so now I'm away from you.

Colossians 2:4I'm telling you this so that no one will fool you by spinning you a tale.

2 Timothy 2:18They have deviated from the truth by saying that the resurrection has already happened, which has ruined some people's trust in God.

James 1:19Remember this, my dear friends: everyone should be quick to listen but slow to speak, and 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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