James 1:19

God's Word

Remember this, my dear brothers and sisters: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and should not get angry easily.

Cross References

Nehemiah 8:18

Day by day, from the first day of the festival to the last day, Ezra continued to read from the Book of God’s Teachings. The people celebrated the festival for seven days, and on the eighth day, they had a closing festival assembly in accordance with the regulations.

Nehemiah 9:17

They refused to listen. They forgot the miracles you performed for them. They became stubborn and appointed a leader to take them back to slavery ⌞in Egypt⌟. But you are a forgiving God, one who is compassionate, merciful, patient, and always ready to forgive. You never abandoned them,

Nehemiah 9:3

They stood in their places, and for one-fourth of the day, ⌞they listened as⌟ the Book of the Teachings of the Lord their God was read, and for another fourth ⌞of the day⌟, they confessed their sins and worshiped the Lord their God.

Job 32:16

Should I wait because they don’t speak, because they stand there and don’t have any more answers?

Proverbs 10:19

Sin is unavoidable when there is much talk, but whoever seals his lips is wise.

Proverbs 13:3

Whoever controls his mouth protects his own life. Whoever has a big mouth comes to ruin.

Proverbs 14:17

A short-tempered person acts stupidly, and a person who plots evil is hated.

Proverbs 14:29

A person of great understanding is patient, but a short temper is the height of stupidity.

Proverbs 15:18

A hothead stirs up a fight, but one who holds his temper calms disputes.

Proverbs 15:2

The tongues of wise people give good expression to knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out a flood of stupidity.

Proverbs 16:32

Better to get angry slowly than to be a hero. Better to be even-tempered than to capture a city.

Proverbs 17:14

Starting a quarrel is ⌞like⌟ opening a floodgate, so stop before the argument gets out of control.

Proverbs 17:27

Whoever has knowledge controls his words, and a person who has understanding is even-tempered.

Proverbs 18:13

Whoever gives an answer before he listens is stupid and shameful.

Proverbs 18:21

The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love to talk will have to eat their own words.

Proverbs 19:11

A person with good sense is patient, and it is to his credit that he overlooks an offense.

Proverbs 19:19

A person who has a hot temper will pay for it. If you rescue him, you will have to do it over and over.

Proverbs 21:23

Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.

Proverbs 25:28

⌞Like⌟ a city broken into ⌞and⌟ left without a wall, ⌞so⌟ is a person who lacks self-control.

Proverbs 29:20

Have you met a person who is quick to answer? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Numbers 22:27

When the donkey saw the Messenger of the Lord, it lay down under Balaam. Balaam became so angry he hit the donkey with his stick.

Matthew 5:22

But I can guarantee that whoever is angry with another believer  will answer for it in court. Whoever calls another believer an insulting name will answer for it in the highest court. Whoever calls another believer a fool will answer for it in hellfire.

Mark 12:37

David calls him Lord. So how can he be his son?” The large crowd enjoyed listening to him.

Mark 2:2

Many people had gathered. There was no room left, even in front of the door. Jesus was speaking ⌞God’s⌟ word to them.

Luke 15:1

All the tax collectors and sinners came to listen to Jesus.

Luke 19:48

But they could not find a way to do it, because all the people were eager to hear him.

Acts 1:15

At a time when about 120 disciples had gathered together, Peter got up and spoke to them. He said,

Acts 10:33

So I sent for you immediately. Thank you for coming. All of us are here now in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has ordered you to say.”

Acts 13:48

The people who were not Jews were pleased with what they heard and praised the Lord’s word. Everyone who had been prepared for everlasting life believed.

Acts 17:11

The people of Berea were more open-minded than the people of Thessalonica. They were very willing to receive God’s message, and every day they carefully examined the Scriptures to see if what Paul said was true.

Acts 2:42

The disciples were devoted to the teachings of the apostles, to fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer.

Ephesians 4:26

Be angry without sinning. Don’t go to bed angry.

Ephesians 4:31

Get rid of your bitterness, hot tempers, anger, loud quarreling, cursing, and hatred.

Colossians 3:15

Also, let Christ’s peace control you. God has called you into this peace by bringing you into one body. Be thankful.

Colossians 3:8

Also get rid of your anger, hot tempers, hatred, cursing, obscene language, and all similar sins.

1 Thessalonians 2:13

Here is another reason why we never stop thanking God: When you received God’s word from us, you realized it wasn’t human words. Instead, you accepted it for what it really is—God’s word. This word is at work in you believers.

James 1:16

My dear brothers and sisters, don’t be fooled.

James 1:2

My brothers and sisters, be very happy when you are tested in different ways.

James 1:26

If a person thinks that he is religious but can’t control his tongue, he is fooling himself. That person’s religion is worthless.

James 2:1

My brothers and sisters, practice your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ by not favoring one person over another.

James 2:5

Listen, my dear brothers and sisters! Didn’t God choose poor people in the world to become rich in faith and to receive the kingdom that he promised to those who love him?

James 3:10

Praise and curses come from the same mouth. My brothers and sisters, this should not happen!

James 4:11

Brothers and sisters, stop slandering each other. Those who slander and judge other believers slander and judge God’s laws. If you judge God’s teachings, you are no longer following them. Instead, you are judging them.

James 5:12

Above all things, my brothers and sisters, do not take an oath on anything in heaven or on earth. Do not take any oath. If you mean yes, say yes. If you mean no, say no. Do this so that you won’t be condemned.

James 5:19

My brothers and sisters, if one of you wanders from the truth, someone can bring that person back.

1 John 2:21

I’m writing to you because you know the truth, not because you don’t know the truth. You know that no lie ever comes from the truth.