James 3:14

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But if your heart is full of bitter jealousy and selfishness, don't boast or lie to cover-up the truth.

Cross References

Genesis 37:11

Joseph's brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept wondering about the dream.

Genesis 38:9

Onan knew the child would not be his, and when he had sex with Tamar, he made sure that she would not get pregnant.

2 Kings 10:16

and said, “Come with me and see how faithful I am to the LORD.” They rode together in Jehu's chariot

2 Kings 10:31

But Jehu did not completely obey the commands of the LORD God of Israel. Instead, he kept doing the sinful things that Jeroboam had caused the Israelites to do.

Job 5:2

Envy and jealousy will kill a stupid fool.

Proverbs 14:30

It's healthy to be content, but envy can eat you up.

Proverbs 27:4

An angry person is dangerous, but a jealous person is even worse.

Isaiah 11:13

Israel will stop being jealous of Judah, and Judah will no longer be the enemy of Israel.

Habakkuk 1:3

Why do you make me watch such terrible injustice? Why do you allow violence, lawlessness, crime, and cruelty to spread everywhere?

Matthew 27:18

Pilate knew that the leaders had brought Jesus to him because they were jealous.

John 16:2

You will be chased out of the Jewish meeting places. And the time will come when people will kill you and think they are doing God a favour.

Acts 13:45

When the Jewish people saw the crowds, they were very jealous. They insulted Paul and spoke against everything he said.

Acts 26:9

I once thought that I should do everything I could to oppose Jesus from Nazareth.

Acts 5:17

The high priest and all the other Sadducees who were with him became jealous.

Acts 7:9

These men were our ancestors. Joseph was also one of our famous ancestors. His brothers were jealous of him and sold him as a slave to be taken to Egypt. But God was with him

Romans 1:29

They are evil, wicked, and greedy, as well as mean in every possible way. They want what others have, and they murder, argue, cheat, and are hard to get along with. They gossip,

Romans 13:13

So behave properly, as people do in the day. Don't go to wild parties or get drunk or be vulgar or indecent. Don't quarrel or be jealous.

Romans 2:17

Some of you call yourselves Jews. You trust in the Law and take pride in God.

Romans 2:8

But he will show how angry and furious he can be with every selfish person who rejects the truth and wants to do evil.

1 Corinthians 13:4

Love is kind and patient, never jealous, boastful, proud, or

1 Corinthians 3:3

because you are not yet spiritual. You are jealous and argue with each other. This proves that you are not spiritual and that you are acting like the people of this world.

1 Corinthians 5:2

You are proud, when you ought to feel bad enough to chase away anyone who acts like that.

1 Corinthians 5:6

Stop being proud! Don't you know how a little yeast can spread through the whole batch of dough?

2 Corinthians 12:20

I am afraid that when I come, we won't be pleased with each other. I fear that some of you may be arguing or jealous or angry or selfish or gossiping or insulting each other. I even fear that you may be proud and acting like a mob.

Galatians 5:15

But if you keep attacking each other like wild animals, you had better watch out or you will destroy yourselves.

Galatians 5:20

They worship idols, practise witchcraft, hate others, and are hard to get along with. People become jealous, angry, and selfish. They not only argue and cause trouble, but they are

Galatians 5:21

envious. They get drunk, carry on at wild parties, and do other evil things as well. I told you before, and I am telling you again: no one who does these things will share in the blessings of God's kingdom.

Galatians 5:26

But don't be conceited or make others jealous by claiming to be better than they are.

Galatians 6:13

They are circumcised, but they don't obey the Law of Moses. All they want is to boast about having you circumcised.

Philippians 1:15

Some are preaching about Christ because they are jealous and envious of us. Others are preaching because they want to help.

Philippians 2:3

Don't be jealous or proud, but be humble and consider others more important than yourselves.

1 Timothy 2:4

God wants everyone to be saved and to know the whole truth, which is,

1 Timothy 6:4

Those people who disagree are proud of themselves, but they don't really know a thing. Their minds are sick, and they like to argue over words. They cause jealousy, disagreements, unkind words, evil suspicions,

Titus 3:3

We used to be stupid, disobedient, and foolish, as well as slaves of all sorts of desires and pleasures. We were evil and jealous. Everyone hated us, and we hated everyone.

James 1:18

He wanted us to be his own special people, and so he sent the true message to give us new birth.

James 3:16

Whenever people are jealous or selfish, they cause trouble and do all sorts of cruel things.

James 5:19

My friends, if any followers have wandered away from the truth, you should try to lead them back.