James 1:19
James · New Testament · Chapter 1
“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”James 1:19
What Does James 1:19 Mean?
James 1:19 is found in the book of James, chapter 1, verse 19 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Self-Control.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to James 1:19 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 17:27“He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.”Proverbs 21:23“Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.”Proverbs 14:29“He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.”Proverbs 10:19“In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.”Proverbs 18:13“He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.”Ephesians 4:26“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:”Proverbs 13:3“He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.”Proverbs 16:32“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.”Ecclesiastes 7:8“Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.”Proverbs 15:18“A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.”Ecclesiastes 5:1“Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil.”Colossians 3:8“But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.”Ephesians 4:31“Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:”Proverbs 18:21“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”Colossians 3:15“And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.”Proverbs 14:17“He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.”Proverbs 15:2“The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.”Proverbs 19:11“The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.”Proverbs 25:28“He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.”Ecclesiastes 7:9“Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.”
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