James 4:16

New Century Version

But now you are proud and you brag. All of this bragging is wrong.

Cross References

Psalm 52:1

Mighty warrior, why do you brag about the evil you do? God’s love will continue forever.

Psalm 52:7

“Look what happened to the man who did not depend on God but depended on his money. He grew strong by his evil plans.”

Proverbs 25:14

People who brag about gifts they never give are like clouds and wind that give no rain.

Proverbs 27:1

Don’t brag about tomorrow; you don’t know what may happen then.

Isaiah 47:10

You do evil things, but you feel safe and say, ‘No one sees what I do.’ Your wisdom and knowledge have fooled you. You say to yourself, ‘I am God, and no one is equal to me.’

1 Corinthians 5:6

Your bragging is not good. You know the saying, “Just a little yeast makes the whole batch of dough rise.”

James 3:14

But if you are selfish and have bitter jealousy in your hearts, do not brag. Your bragging is a lie that hides the truth.

1 John 2:16

These are the ways of the world: wanting to please our sinful selves, wanting the sinful things we see, and being too proud of what we have. None of these come from the Father, but all of them come from the world.

Revelation 18:7

She gave herself much glory and rich living. Give her that much suffering and sadness. She says to herself, ‘I am a queen sitting on my throne. I am not a widow; I will never be sad.’