James 3:1
James · New Testament · Chapter 3
“My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.”James 3:1
What Does James 3:1 Mean?
James 3:1 is found in the book of James, chapter 3, verse 1 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to James 3:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Timothy 1:7“Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.”Luke 12:47“And that servant, which knew his lord’s will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.”Luke 12:48“But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.”1 Peter 5:3“Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.”Matthew 23:13“But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in.”1 Corinthians 12:28“And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.”Matthew 7:1“Judge not, that ye be not judged.”Matthew 23:8“But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.”James 3:13“Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.”Romans 2:20“An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law.”2 Corinthians 5:10“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.”1 Corinthians 11:29“For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body.”Ezekiel 33:7“So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me.”Romans 13:2“Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.”Ephesians 4:11“And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;”1 Timothy 2:7“Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.”Hebrews 13:17“Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.”James 1:19“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”1 Peter 3:10“For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:”1 Peter 4:11“If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.”
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