James 4:16

Weymouth NT

But, as the case stands, it is in mere self-confidence that you boast: all such boasting is evil.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 5:6

It is no good thing–this which you make the ground of your boasting. Do you not know that a little yeast corrupts the whole of the dough?

James 3:14

But if in your hearts you have bitter feelings of envy and rivalry, do not speak boastfully and falsely, in defiance of the truth.

1 John 2:16

For the things in the world –the cravings of the earthly nature, the cravings of the eyes, the show and pride of life– they all come, not from the Father, but from the world.

Revelation 18:7

She has freely glorified herself and revelled in luxury; equally freely administer torment to her, and woe. For in her heart she boasts, saying, `I sit enthroned as Queen: no widow am I: I shall never know sorrow.'