James 2:11

James · New Testament · Chapter 2

“For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law.”James 2:11

What Does James 2:11 Mean?

James 2:11 is found in the book of James, chapter 2, verse 11 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (12)

These passages are connected to James 2:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Exodus 20:13“Thou shalt not kill.”Matthew 5:21“Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment:”Deuteronomy 5:17“Thou shalt not kill.”Mark 10:19“Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.”Psalms 51:4“Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.”Romans 13:9“For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”Psalms 130:3“If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?”Matthew 19:18“He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,”Luke 18:20“Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.”Leviticus 4:13“And if the whole congregation of Israel sin through ignorance, and the thing be hid from the eyes of the assembly, and they have done somewhat against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which should not be done, and are guilty;”Leviticus 4:22“When a ruler hath sinned, and done somewhat through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD his God concerning things which should not be done, and is guilty;”Leviticus 4:2“Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a soul shall sin through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and shall do against any of them:”

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