James 1:25

The Text-Critical English New Testament

But he who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and abides by it, is not a forgetful hearer but a doer who acts. He will be blessed in what he does.

Cross References

Luke 11:28

But he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”

John 13:17

If you know these things, you are blessed if you do them.

John 8:36

So if the son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

Acts 13:43

And when the meeting of the synagogue was dispersed, many of the Jews and the devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who spoke to them and persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.

Acts 2:42

They devoted themselves to the teaching of the apostles and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

Acts 26:22

But having obtained help from God, I stand to this day testifying to both small and great, saying nothing except what the Prophets and Moses said would take place:

Romans 11:22

Consider therefore the kindness and severity of God: to those who have fallen, severity; but to yoʋ, kindness, if yoʋ continue in his kindness; otherwise yoʋ too will be cut off.

Romans 2:13

For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law will be justified.

Romans 7:12

So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.

Romans 8:15

For you did not receive a spirit of slavery leading again to fear, but a spirit of adoption as sons, by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!”

Romans 8:2

For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set me free from the law of sin and death.

1 Corinthians 15:58

So then, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

2 Corinthians 13:5

Examine yourselves to see if you are in the faith; test yourselves. Or do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless, of course, you fail to meet the test.

Galatians 2:4

Now this matter arose because of the false brothers who were secretly brought in, who slipped in to spy on the freedom we have in Christ Jesus, so that they might enslave us.

Galatians 5:1

Stand fast therefore in the freedom for which Christ has set us free, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.

Galatians 6:2

Bear one another's burdens, and in this way fulfill the law of Christ.

Colossians 1:23

if indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, without shifting away from the hope of the gospel that you heard. This gospel has been preached in all creation under heaven, and of this gospel I, Paul, have become a servant.

1 Timothy 2:15

Nevertheless, women will be saved through childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.

1 Timothy 4:16

Watch yoʋr life and doctrine closely. Persevere in these things, for as yoʋ do this, yoʋ will save both yoʋrself and those who listen to yoʋ.

Hebrews 12:15

See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no root of bitterness springs up and causes trouble, which would result in many becoming defiled.

James 2:12

Speak and act as those who will be judged by the law of liberty.

1 Peter 2:16

Live as free people, but do not use your freedom as an excuse to do evil; live as servants of God.

1 John 2:24

Therefore let what you have heard from the beginning abide in you. If what you have heard from the beginning abides in you, then you will abide in the Son and in the Father.

Revelation 14:13

Then I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write: ‘Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.’ ” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labors, and their works will follow them.”

Revelation 22:14

Blessed are those who keep his commandments, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by its gates.