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James 1:19

19 Listening and Doing
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,

Cross References for James 1:19

Proverbs 15:18 - A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel. Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:18 Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:18

Proverbs 14:29 - A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly. Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:29 Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:29

Ecclesiastes 7:9 - Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:9 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:9

Ecclesiastes 5:1 - Stand in Awe of God Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen rather ... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:1 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:1

Ephesians 4:26 - “In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:26 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:26

Matthew 5:22 - But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, an... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:22 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:22

1 Timothy 6:4 - he is conceited and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy interest in controversies and quar... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:4 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:4

Proverbs 19:19 - A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do it again. Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:19 Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:19

1 Corinthians 13:5 - It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:5 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 13:5

Proverbs 5:1 - Warning Against Adultery My son, pay attention to my wisdom, listen well to my words of insight, Click to read the verse Proverbs 5:1 Click to read the verse Proverbs 5:1

Nehemiah 9:17 - They refused to listen and failed to remember the miracles you performed among them. They becam... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 9:17 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 9:17

Ephesians 4:31 - Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:31 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:31

Nahum 1:3 - The Lord is slow to anger and great in power; the Lord will not leave the guilty unpunished. Hi... Click to read the verse Nahum 1:3 Click to read the verse Nahum 1:3

Luke 15:1 - The Parable of the Lost Sheep Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to... Click to read the verse Luke 15:1 Click to read the verse Luke 15:1

1 Peter 4:11 - If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he s... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:11 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:11

Acts 17:11 - Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received the mess... Click to read the verse Acts 17:11 Click to read the verse Acts 17:11

Colossians 3:8 - But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and ... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:8 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:8

Nehemiah 8:18 - Day after day, from the first day to the last, Ezra read from the Book of the Law of God. They ... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 8:18 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 8:18

Numbers 22:27 - When the donkey saw the angel of the Lord, she lay down under Balaam, and he was angry and beat... Click to read the verse Numbers 22:27 Click to read the verse Numbers 22:27

Proverbs 12:16 - A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult. Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:16 Click to read the verse Proverbs 12:16

Proverbs 15:2 - The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly. Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:2 Click to read the verse Proverbs 15:2

James 1:26 - If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he dece... Click to read the verse James 1:26 Click to read the verse James 1:26

Proverbs 18:21 - The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:21 Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:21

Acts 10:33 - So I sent for you immediately, and it was good of you to come. Now we are all here in the prese... Click to read the verse Acts 10:33 Click to read the verse Acts 10:33

Nehemiah 9:3 - They stood where they were and read from the Book of the Law of the Lord their God for a quarte... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 9:3 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 9:3

Nehemiah 8:2-3 - So on the first day of the seventh month Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly, w... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 8:2-3 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 8:2-3

Joshua 22:21 - Then Reuben, Gad and the half-tribe of Manasseh replied to the heads of the clans of Israel: Click to read the verse Joshua 22:21 Click to read the verse Joshua 22:21

Proverbs 18:13 - He who answers before listening— that is his folly and his shame. Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:13 Click to read the verse Proverbs 18:13

Proverbs 16:32 - Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city. Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:32 Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:32

Proverbs 17:14 - Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out. Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:14 Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:14

Proverbs 13:3 - He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin. Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:3 Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:3

Job 29:9 - the chief men refrained from speaking and covered their mouths with their hands; Click to read the verse Job 29:9 Click to read the verse Job 29:9

Acts 2:42 - The Fellowship of the Believers They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fe... Click to read the verse Acts 2:42 Click to read the verse Acts 2:42

Acts 13:48 - When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were... Click to read the verse Acts 13:48 Click to read the verse Acts 13:48

Luke 19:48 - Yet they could not find any way to do it, because all the people hung on his words. Click to read the verse Luke 19:48 Click to read the verse Luke 19:48

Proverbs 25:28 - Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control. Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:28 Click to read the verse Proverbs 25:28

Proverbs 19:11 - A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense. Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:11 Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:11

Job 18:2 - “When will you end these speeches? Be sensible, and then we can talk. Click to read the verse Job 18:2 Click to read the verse Job 18:2

1 Thessalonians 2:13 - And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard f... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:13 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:13

1 John 2:21 - I do not write to you because you do not know the truth, but because you do know it and because... Click to read the verse 1 John 2:21 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:21

Ecclesiastes 7:8-9 - The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:8-9 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:8-9

Mark 12:37 - David himself calls him ‘Lord.’ How then can he be his son?” The large crowd listened to him wi... Click to read the verse Mark 12:37 Click to read the verse Mark 12:37

Proverbs 14:17 - A quick-tempered man does foolish things, and a crafty man is hated. Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:17 Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:17

James 1:16 - Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. Click to read the verse James 1:16 Click to read the verse James 1:16

Job 16:2 - “I have heard many things like these; miserable comforters are you all! Click to read the verse Job 16:2 Click to read the verse Job 16:2

Job 6:24 - “Teach me, and I will be quiet; show me where I have been wrong. Click to read the verse Job 6:24 Click to read the verse Job 6:24

Job 13:5 - If only you would be altogether silent! For you, that would be wisdom. Click to read the verse Job 13:5 Click to read the verse Job 13:5

Proverbs 10:19 - When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:19 Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:19

Job 11:2 - “Are all these words to go unanswered? Is this talker to be vindicated? Click to read the verse Job 11:2 Click to read the verse Job 11:2

Psalms 34:13 - keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies. Click to read the verse Psalms 34:13 Click to read the verse Psalms 34:13

Job 20:2 - “My troubled thoughts prompt me to answer because I am greatly disturbed. Click to read the verse Job 20:2 Click to read the verse Job 20:2

Proverbs 29:20 - Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him. Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:20 Click to read the verse Proverbs 29:20

Job 32:16 - Must I wait, now that they are silent, now that they stand there with no reply? Click to read the verse Job 32:16 Click to read the verse Job 32:16

Ecclesiastes 5:1-3 - Stand in Awe of God Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen rather ... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:1-3 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:1-3

Proverbs 21:23 - He who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from calamity. Click to read the verse Proverbs 21:23 Click to read the verse Proverbs 21:23

Jeremiah 17:16 - I have not run away from being your shepherd; you know I have not desired the day of despair. W... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 17:16 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 17:16

Acts 23:10 - The dispute became so violent that the commander was afraid Paul would be torn to pieces by the... Click to read the verse Acts 23:10 Click to read the verse Acts 23:10

Proverbs 8:32-35 - “Now then, my sons, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways. Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:32-35 Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:32-35

Proverbs 17:27 - A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered. Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:27 Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:27

James 3:1-2 - Taming the Tongue Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know ... Click to read the verse James 3:1-2 Click to read the verse James 3:1-2

Acts 15:13 - When they finished, James spoke up: “Brothers, listen to me. Click to read the verse Acts 15:13 Click to read the verse Acts 15:13

Mark 2:2 - So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the wo... Click to read the verse Mark 2:2 Click to read the verse Mark 2:2

Mark 6:33 - But many who saw them leaving recognized them and ran on foot from all the towns and got there ... Click to read the verse Mark 6:33 Click to read the verse Mark 6:33

Galatians 5:20-21 - idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions... Click to read the verse Galatians 5:20-21 Click to read the verse Galatians 5:20-21

Colossians 3:15 - Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to pe... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:15 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:15

Acts 13:42-44 - As Paul and Barnabas were leaving the synagogue, the people invited them to speak further about... Click to read the verse Acts 13:42-44 Click to read the verse Acts 13:42-44

Nehemiah 8:12-14 - Then all the people went away to eat and drink, to send portions of food and to celebrate with ... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 8:12-14 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 8:12-14