James 1:1

Modern English Version

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings.

Cross References

Ezekiel 12:15

Then they shall know that I am the Lord when I scatter them among the nations and disperse them among the countries.

1 Peter 1:1

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the refugees scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

John 7:35

The Jews said among themselves, “Where does He intend to go that we shall not find Him? Does He intend to go to the Dispersion among the Greeks and teach the Greeks?

Acts 8:1

And Saul was consenting to his death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem. And they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles.

Acts 26:7

to which our twelve tribes hope to attain, as they earnestly serve God day and night. Concerning this hope, King Agrippa, I am accused by the Jews.

Acts 15:23

They wrote this letter by their hand: The apostles and the elders and the brothers, To the brothers who are of the Gentiles in Antioch and Syria and Cilicia: Greetings.

Titus 1:1

Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God’s elect and the knowledge of the truth which leads to godliness,

Galatians 2:9

When James, Cephas, and John, who seemed to be pillars, understood the grace that was given to me, they gave to Barnabas and me the right hand of fellowship, that we should go to the Gentiles and they to the circumcised.

Acts 15:13

After they had become silent, James answered, “Brothers, listen to me.

Deuteronomy 28:64

The Lord will scatter you among all the peoples, from the one end of the earth to the other, and there you will serve other gods, wood and stone, which neither you nor your fathers have known.

Romans 1:1

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God,

Acts 21:18

On the next day Paul went with us to James, and all the elders were present.

John 12:26

If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me. Where I am, there will My servant be also. If anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him.

Matthew 19:28

Jesus said to them, “Truly I say to you, in the renewed age, when the Son of Man sits on His glorious throne, you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Jude 1:1

Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, To those who are sanctified and called by God the Father and preserved in Jesus Christ:

2 Peter 1:1

Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have received a faith as precious as ours through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ.

Philippians 1:1

Paul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons:

Galatians 2:12

Before certain men came from James, he ate with the Gentiles. But when they came, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing those who were of the circumcision.

Galatians 1:19

I saw none of the other apostles except James, the Lord’s brother.

Acts 15:21

For Moses has had in every city since early generations those who preach him, being read in the synagogues every Sabbath.”

Acts 1:13

When they had entered, they went up into the upper room, where they were staying: Peter, James, John, and Andrew; Philip and Thomas; Bartholomew and Matthew; James the son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot; and Judas the son of James.

Matthew 13:55

Is He not the carpenter’s son? Is His mother not called Mary? And are not His brothers James and Joseph and Simon and Judas?

1 Kings 18:31

Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of the Lord came saying, “Israel shall be your name,”

Deuteronomy 30:3

Then the Lord your God will overturn your captivity and have compassion on you and will return and gather you from all the nations, where the Lord your God has scattered you.

Leviticus 26:33

I will scatter you among the nations and I will draw out a sword after you. And your land shall be desolate and your cities a waste.

Acts 12:17

Motioning to them with his hand to be quiet, he described to them how the Lord had led him out of the prison. And he said, “Go, tell these things to James and to the brothers.” Then he departed and went to another place.

Ezra 6:17

At the dedication of this house of God, they offered a hundred bulls, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs; and as a sin offering for all Israel, they offered twelve goats (according to the number of the tribes of Israel).

Deuteronomy 4:27

The Lord shall scatter you among the peoples, and you shall be left few in number among the nations where the Lord shall lead you.

Exodus 39:14

The stones were corresponding to the names of the Israelites, twelve, corresponding to their names, like the engravings of a signet, each with its name, corresponding to the twelve tribes.

Exodus 24:4

Moses wrote all the words of the Lord, and rose up early in the morning, and built an altar at the foot of the mountain with twelve pillars for the twelve tribes of Israel.

Revelation 7:4

Then I heard the number of those who were sealed, one hundred and forty-four thousand out of every tribe of the Israelites:

Acts 2:5

Now dwelling in Jerusalem were Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven.

Luke 22:30

so that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.”

Matthew 10:3

Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew, the tax collector; James, the son of Alphaeus; and Lebbaeus, whose name was Thaddaeus;

Esther 3:8

Then Haman said to King Ahasuerus, “There exists a scattered people dispersed among the other peoples in all the provinces of your kingdom. Their laws are different from all others, and they are not complying with the king’s laws, so there may not be a suitable reason for the king to allow them to exist.

Exodus 28:21

The stones shall be according to the names of the Israelites, twelve, according to their names, each like the engravings of a signet, every one according to his name for the twelve tribes.

2 Timothy 4:21

Diligently try to come before winter. Eubulus greets you, and so do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.

Acts 23:26

Claudius Lysias, To His Excellency Governor Felix: Greetings.

Luke 6:15

and Matthew and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called the Zealot,

Mark 3:18

Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas; and James the son of Alphaeus; and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Zealot;

Deuteronomy 32:26

I said, “I want to cut them into pieces; I will cause the memory of them to disappear from among men,”