James 1:19

New Century Version

My dear brothers and sisters, always be willing to listen and slow to speak. Do not become angry easily,

Cross References

Nehemiah 8:18

Ezra read to them every day from the Book of the Teachings, from the first day to the last. The people of Israel celebrated the feast for seven days, and then on the eighth day the people gathered as the law said.

Nehemiah 9:17

They refused to listen; they forgot the miracles you did for them. So they became stubborn and turned against you, choosing a leader to take them back to slavery. But you are a forgiving God. You are kind and full of mercy. You do not become angry quickly, and you have great love. So you did not leave them.

Nehemiah 9:3

For a fourth of the day they stood where they were and read from the Book of the Teachings of the Lord their God. For another fourth of the day they confessed their sins and worshiped the Lord their God.

Job 32:16

Now they are standing there with no answers for Job. Now that they are quiet, must I wait to speak?

Proverbs 10:19

If you talk a lot, you are sure to sin; if you are wise, you will keep quiet.

Proverbs 13:3

Those who are careful about what they say protect their lives, but whoever speaks without thinking will be ruined.

Proverbs 14:17

Someone with a quick temper does foolish things, but someone with understanding remains calm.

Proverbs 14:29

Patient people have great understanding, but people with quick tempers show their foolishness.

Proverbs 15:18

People with quick tempers cause trouble, but those who control their tempers stop a quarrel.

Proverbs 15:2

Wise people use knowledge when they speak, but fools pour out foolishness.

Proverbs 16:32

Patience is better than strength. Controlling your temper is better than capturing a city.

Proverbs 17:14

Starting a quarrel is like a leak in a dam, so stop it before a fight breaks out.

Proverbs 17:27

The wise say very little, and those with understanding stay calm.

Proverbs 18:13

Anyone who answers without listening is foolish and confused.

Proverbs 18:21

What you say can mean life or death. Those who speak with care will be rewarded.

Proverbs 19:11

The wise are patient; they will be honored if they ignore insults.

Proverbs 19:19

People with quick tempers will have to pay for it. If you help them out once, you will have to do it again.

Proverbs 21:23

Those who are careful about what they say keep themselves out of trouble.

Proverbs 25:28

Those who do not control themselves are like a city whose walls are broken down.

Proverbs 29:20

Do you see people who speak too quickly? There is more hope for a foolish person than for them.

Numbers 22:27

When the donkey saw the angel of the Lord, she lay down under Balaam. This made him so angry that he hit her with his stick.

Matthew 5:22

But I tell you, if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be judged. If you say bad things to a brother or sister, you will be judged by the council. And if you call someone a fool, you will be in danger of the fire of hell.

Mark 12:37

David himself calls the Christ ‘Lord,’ so how can the Christ be his son?” The large crowd listened to Jesus with pleasure.

Mark 2:2

Many people gathered together so that there was no room in the house, not even outside the door. And Jesus was teaching them God’s message.

Luke 15:1

The tax collectors and sinners all came to listen to Jesus.

Luke 19:48

But they did not know how they could do it, because all the people were listening closely to him.

Acts 1:15

During this time there was a meeting of the believers (about one hundred twenty of them). Peter stood up and said,

Acts 10:33

So I sent for you immediately, and it was very good of you to come. Now we are all here before God to hear everything the Lord has commanded you to tell us.”

Acts 13:48

When those who were not Jewish heard Paul say this, they were happy and gave honor to the message of the Lord. And the people who were chosen to have life forever believed the message.

Acts 17:11

These people were more willing to listen than the people in Thessalonica. The Bereans were eager to hear what Paul and Silas said and studied the Scriptures every day to find out if these things were true.

Acts 2:42

They spent their time learning the apostles’ teaching, sharing, breaking bread, and praying together.

Ephesians 4:26

When you are angry, do not sin, and be sure to stop being angry before the end of the day.

Ephesians 4:31

Do not be bitter or angry or mad. Never shout angrily or say things to hurt others. Never do anything evil.

Colossians 3:15

Let the peace that Christ gives control your thinking, because you were all called together in one body to have peace. Always be thankful.

Colossians 3:8

But now also put these things out of your life: anger, bad temper, doing or saying things to hurt others, and using evil words when you talk.

1 Thessalonians 2:13

Also, we always thank God because when you heard his message from us, you accepted it as the word of God, not the words of humans. And it really is God’s message which works in you who believe.

James 1:16

My dear brothers and sisters, do not be fooled about this.

James 1:2

My brothers and sisters, when you have many kinds of troubles, you should be full of joy,

James 1:26

People who think they are religious but say things they should not say are just fooling themselves. Their “religion” is worth nothing.

James 2:1

My dear brothers and sisters, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, never think some people are more important than others.

James 2:5

Listen, my dear brothers and sisters! God chose the poor in the world to be rich with faith and to receive the kingdom God promised to those who love him.

James 3:10

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

James 4:11

Brothers and sisters, do not tell evil lies about each other. If you speak against your fellow believers or judge them, you are judging and speaking against the law they follow. And when you are judging the law, you are no longer a follower of the law. You have become a judge.

James 5:12

My brothers and sisters, above all, do not use an oath when you make a promise. Don’t use the name of heaven, earth, or anything else to prove what you say. When you mean yes, say only yes, and when you mean no, say only no so you will not be judged guilty.

James 5:19

My brothers and sisters, if one of you wanders away from the truth, and someone helps that person come back,

1 John 2:21

I do not write to you because you do not know the truth but because you do know the truth. And you know that no lie comes from the truth.