James 1:19

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You know this, my most beloved brothers. So let every man be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to anger.

Cross References

Nehemiah 8:18

Now he read in the book of the law of God, throughout each day, from the first day even to the very last day. And they kept the solemnity for seven days. And on the eighth day, there was a gathering according to the ritual.

Nehemiah 9:17

And they were not willing to hear, and they did not remember, your miracles which you had accomplished for them. And they hardened their necks, and they offered their head, so that they would return to their servitude, as if in contention. But you, a forgiving God, lenient and merciful, longsuffering and full of compassion, did not abandon them.

Nehemiah 9:3

And they arose to stand. And they read in the volume of the law of the Lord their God, four times in the day, and four times they confessed. And they adored the Lord their God.

Job 32:16

Therefore, because I have waited and they have not been speaking, for they stood firm and did not respond at all,

Proverbs 10:19

In a multitude of speaking, sin will not be lacking. But whoever tempers his lips is most prudent.

Proverbs 13:3

Whoever guards his mouth guards his soul. But whoever gives no consideration to his speech shall experience misfortunes.

Proverbs 14:17

The impatient will work foolishness. And a resourceful man is hated.

Proverbs 14:29

Whoever is patient is governed by much prudence. But whoever is impatient exalts his foolishness.

Proverbs 15:18

A short-tempered man provokes conflicts. Whoever is patient tempers those who are stirred up.

Proverbs 15:2

The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge. But the mouth of the senseless gushes with foolishness.

Proverbs 16:32

A patient man is better than a strong one. And whoever rules his soul is better than one who assaults cities.

Proverbs 17:14

Whoever releases the water is the head of the conflict. And just before he suffers contempt, he abandons judgment.

Proverbs 17:27

Whoever moderates his words is learned and prudent. And a man of learning has a precious spirit.

Proverbs 18:13

Whoever responds before he listens, demonstrates himself to be foolish and deserving of confusion.

Proverbs 18:21

Death and life are in the power of the tongue. Whoever values it shall eat from its fruits.

Proverbs 19:11

The doctrine of a man is known through patience. And his glory is to pass beyond iniquities.

Proverbs 19:19

Whoever is impatient will sustain damage. And when it has been taken away, he will set up another.

Proverbs 21:23

Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue guards his soul from anguish.

Proverbs 25:28

Just like a city lying in the open and without surrounding walls, so also is a man who is unable to restrain his own spirit in speaking.

Proverbs 29:20

Have you seen a man rushing to speak? Foolishness has more hope than his correction.

Numbers 22:27

And when the donkey had seen the Angel standing there, she fell under the feet of the rider, who, being angry, struck her sides more vehemently with a club.

Matthew 5:22

But I say to you, that anyone who becomes angry with his brother shall be liable to judgment. But whoever will have called his brother, 'Idiot,' shall be liable to the council. Then, whoever will have called him, 'Worthless,' shall be liable to the fires of Hell.

Mark 12:37

Therefore, David himself calls him Lord, and so how can he be his son?" And a great multitude listened to him willingly.

Mark 2:2

And it was heard that he was in the house. And so many gathered that there was no room left, not even at the door. And he spoke the word to them.

Luke 15:1

Now tax collectors and sinners were drawing near to him, so that they might listen to him.

Luke 19:48

But they could not find what to do to him. For all the people were listening to him attentively.

Acts 1:15

In those days, Peter, rising up in the midst of the brothers, said (now the crowd of men altogether was about one hundred and twenty):

Acts 10:33

And so, I promptly sent for you. And you have done well in coming here. Therefore, all of us are now present in your sight to hear all the things that were taught to you by the Lord."

Acts 13:48

Then the Gentiles, upon hearing this, were gladdened, and they were glorifying the Word of the Lord. And as many as believed were preordained to eternal life.

Acts 17:11

But these were more noble than those who were at Thessalonica. They received the Word with all enthusiasm, daily examining the Scriptures to see if these things were so.

Acts 2:42

Now they were persevering in the doctrine of the Apostles, and in the communion of the breaking of the bread, and in the prayers.

Ephesians 4:26

"Be angry, but do not be willing to sin." Do not let the sun set over your anger.

Ephesians 4:31

Let all bitterness and anger and indignation and outcry and blasphemy be taken away from you, along with all malice.

Colossians 3:15

And let the peace of Christ lift up your hearts. For in this peace, you have been called, as one body. And be thankful.

Colossians 3:8

But now you must set aside all these things: anger, indignation, malice, blasphemy, and indecent speech from your mouth.

1 Thessalonians 2:13

For this reason also, we give thanks to God without ceasing: because, when you had accepted from us the Word of the hearing of God, you accepted it not as the word of men, but (as it truly is) as the Word of God, who is working in you who have believed.

James 1:16

And so, do not choose to go astray, my most beloved brothers.

James 1:2

My brothers, when you have fallen into various trials, consider everything a joy,

James 1:26

But if anyone considers himself to be religious, but he does not restrain his tongue, but instead seduces his own heart: such a one's religion is vanity.

James 2:1

My brothers, within the glorious faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, do not choose to show favoritism toward persons.

James 2:5

My most beloved brothers, listen. Has not God chosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that God has promised to those who love him?

James 3:10

From the same mouth proceeds blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so!

James 4:11

Brothers, do not choose to slander one another. Whoever slanders his brother, or whoever judges his brother, slanders the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law, but a judge.

James 5:12

But before all things, my brothers, do not choose to swear, neither by heaven, nor by the earth, nor in any other oath. But let your word 'Yes' be yes, and your word 'No' be no, so that you may not fall under judgment.

James 5:19

My brothers, if anyone of you strays from the truth, and if someone converts him,

1 John 2:21

I have not written to you as to ones who are ignorant of the truth, but as to ones who know the truth. For no lie is of the truth.