James 2:8
James · New Testament · Chapter 2
“If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:”James 2:8
What Does James 2:8 Mean?
James 2:8 is found in the book of James, chapter 2, verse 8 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 Love.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to James 2:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Luke 10:27“And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.”Galatians 6:2“Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.”Philippians 2:4“Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.”John 13:34“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”Leviticus 19:18“Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.”Matthew 22:39“And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”Romans 13:8“Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.”Galatians 5:14“For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”Luke 6:31“And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.”Mark 12:31“And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.”James 2:12“So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.”Leviticus 19:34“But the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.”Matthew 5:43“Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.”James 1:25“But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.”1 Peter 2:9“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:”2 Kings 7:9“Then they said one to another, We do not well: this day is a day of good tidings, and we hold our peace: if we tarry till the morning light, some mischief will come upon us: now therefore come, that we may go and tell the king’s household.”Jonah 4:4“Then said the LORD, Doest thou well to be angry?”Matthew 22:40“On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.”1 John 2:7“Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which ye have heard from the beginning.”1 Kings 8:18“And the LORD said unto David my father, Whereas it was in thine heart to build an house unto my name, thou didst well that it was in thine heart.”
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