James 1:16

Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

Do not err, my beloved brethren.

In Context

15And when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin. And when sin is fully grown, it brings forth death.

17Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.

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Cross References

Mark 12:24Jesus answered them, “Is this not why you are in error, because you know neither the Scriptures nor the power of God?

1 Corinthians 6:9Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived! Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites,

Philippians 2:12Therefore, my beloved friends, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling,

Colossians 2:4I say this so that no one will deceive you with persuasive speech.

2 Timothy 2:18who have strayed from the truth, saying that the resurrection has already happened. They are undermining the faith of some.

James 1:19So then, my beloved brothers, everyone should be quick to listen, 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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