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James 4:8-10

8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

9 Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom.

10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.

Cross References for James 4:8-10

Jeremiah 4:14 - O Jerusalem, wash the evil from your heart and be saved. How long will you harbor wicked thoughts? Click to read the verse Jeremiah 4:14 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 4:14

2 Chronicles 25:2 - He did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, but not wholeheartedly. Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 25:2 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 25:2

Psalms 145:18 - The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. Click to read the verse Psalms 145:18 Click to read the verse Psalms 145:18

1 Peter 1:22 - Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for yo... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:22 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:22

1 Timothy 2:8 - I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 2:8 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 2:8

1 Chronicles 28:9 - “And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted d... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 28:9 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 28:9

Genesis 18:23 - Then Abraham approached him and said: “Will you sweep away the righteous with the wicked? Click to read the verse Genesis 18:23 Click to read the verse Genesis 18:23

Hebrews 10:22 - let us draw near to God with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts spri... Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:22 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:22

Psalms 73:28 - But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge; I will tell... Click to read the verse Psalms 73:28 Click to read the verse Psalms 73:28

James 1:8 - he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does. Click to read the verse James 1:8 Click to read the verse James 1:8

Psalms 26:6 - I wash my hands in innocence, and go about your altar, O Lord, Click to read the verse Psalms 26:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 26:6

Psalms 73:13 - Surely in vain have I kept my heart pure; in vain have I washed my hands in innocence. Click to read the verse Psalms 73:13 Click to read the verse Psalms 73:13

Psalms 24:4 - He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by w... Click to read the verse Psalms 24:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 24:4

Genesis 27:21 - Then Isaac said to Jacob, “Come near so I can touch you, my son, to know whether you really are... Click to read the verse Genesis 27:21 Click to read the verse Genesis 27:21

2 Samuel 22:21 - “The Lord has dealt with me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my han... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 22:21 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 22:21

Genesis 35:2 - So Jacob said to his household and to all who were with him, “Get rid of the foreign gods you h... Click to read the verse Genesis 35:2 Click to read the verse Genesis 35:2

Job 17:9 - Nevertheless, the righteous will hold to their ways, and those with clean hands will grow stron... Click to read the verse Job 17:9 Click to read the verse Job 17:9

Isaiah 1:16 - wash and make yourselves clean. Take your evil deeds out of my sight! Stop doing wrong, Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:16 Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:16

Leviticus 15:5 - Anyone who touches his bed must wash his clothes and bathe with water, and he will be unclean t... Click to read the verse Leviticus 15:5 Click to read the verse Leviticus 15:5

Ezekiel 18:31 - Rid yourselves of all the offenses you have committed, and get a new heart and a new spirit. Wh... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:31 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:31

2 Corinthians 7:1 - Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contam... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:1 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 7:1

Matthew 27:24 - When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that instead an uproar was starting, he took w... Click to read the verse Matthew 27:24 Click to read the verse Matthew 27:24

Titus 2:14 - who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people tha... Click to read the verse Titus 2:14 Click to read the verse Titus 2:14

Matthew 18:35 - “This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from you... Click to read the verse Matthew 18:35 Click to read the verse Matthew 18:35

Numbers 8:7 - To purify them, do this: Sprinkle the water of cleansing on them; then have them shave their wh... Click to read the verse Numbers 8:7 Click to read the verse Numbers 8:7

James 3:17 - But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, sub... Click to read the verse James 3:17 Click to read the verse James 3:17

1 Peter 3:21 - and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:21 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:21

Matthew 23:26 - Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, and then the outside also will be c... Click to read the verse Matthew 23:26 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:26

Isaiah 55:6-7 - Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Click to read the verse Isaiah 55:6-7 Click to read the verse Isaiah 55:6-7

Deuteronomy 4:7 - What other nation is so great as to have their gods near them the way the Lord our God is near ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 4:7 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 4:7

Psalms 51:6-7 - Surely you desire truth in the inner parts; you teach me wisdom in the inmost place. Click to read the verse Psalms 51:6-7 Click to read the verse Psalms 51:6-7

Psalms 51:6 - Surely you desire truth in the inner parts; you teach me wisdom in the inmost place. Click to read the verse Psalms 51:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 51:6

Leviticus 15:13 - “‘When a man is cleansed from his discharge, he is to count off seven days for his ceremonial c... Click to read the verse Leviticus 15:13 Click to read the verse Leviticus 15:13

Leviticus 15:10 - and whoever touches any of the things that were under him will be unclean till evening; whoever... Click to read the verse Leviticus 15:10 Click to read the verse Leviticus 15:10

Leviticus 15:6 - Whoever sits on anything that the man with a discharge sat on must wash his clothes and bathe w... Click to read the verse Leviticus 15:6 Click to read the verse Leviticus 15:6

Leviticus 15:8 - “‘If the man with the discharge spits on someone who is clean, that person must wash his clothe... Click to read the verse Leviticus 15:8 Click to read the verse Leviticus 15:8

Hebrews 7:19 - (for the law made nothing perfect), and a better hope is introduced, by which we draw near to God. Click to read the verse Hebrews 7:19 Click to read the verse Hebrews 7:19

Psalms 51:10 - Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Click to read the verse Psalms 51:10 Click to read the verse Psalms 51:10

Ezekiel 36:25-27 - I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your imp... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 36:25-27 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 36:25-27

Numbers 8:6 - “Take the Levites from among the other Israelites and make them ceremonially clean. Click to read the verse Numbers 8:6 Click to read the verse Numbers 8:6

Matthew 23:25-26 - “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cu... Click to read the verse Matthew 23:25-26 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:25-26

2 Chronicles 15:2 - He went out to meet Asa and said to him, “Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin. The Lor... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 15:2 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 15:2

Acts 15:9 - He made no distinction between us and them, for he purified their hearts by faith. Click to read the verse Acts 15:9 Click to read the verse Acts 15:9

John 11:55 - When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, many went up from the country to Jerusalem for... Click to read the verse John 11:55 Click to read the verse John 11:55

Job 9:30 - Even if I washed myself with soap and my hands with washing soda, Click to read the verse Job 9:30 Click to read the verse Job 9:30

Psalms 73:1 - Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. Click to read the verse Psalms 73:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 73:1

Hosea 6:1-2 - Israel Unrepentant “Come, let us return to the Lord. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal ... Click to read the verse Hosea 6:1-2 Click to read the verse Hosea 6:1-2

Job 11:14 - if you put away the sin that is in your hand and allow no evil to dwell in your tent, Click to read the verse Job 11:14 Click to read the verse Job 11:14

Psalms 18:20 - The Lord has dealt with me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hand... Click to read the verse Psalms 18:20 Click to read the verse Psalms 18:20

Isaiah 29:13 - The Lord says: “These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but... Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:13 Click to read the verse Isaiah 29:13

1 Samuel 14:36 - Saul said, “Let us go down after the Philistines by night and plunder them till dawn, and let u... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 14:36 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 14:36

Isaiah 58:2 - For day after day they seek me out; they seem eager to know my ways, as if they were a nation t... Click to read the verse Isaiah 58:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 58:2

Matthew 5:8 - Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Click to read the verse Matthew 5:8 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:8

Isaiah 1:15-16 - When you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide my eyes from you; even if you offer many ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:15-16 Click to read the verse Isaiah 1:15-16

2 Chronicles 30:6 - At the king’s command, couriers went throughout Israel and Judah with letters from the king and... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 30:6 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 30:6

Job 16:17 - yet my hands have been free of violence and my prayer is pure. Click to read the verse Job 16:17 Click to read the verse Job 16:17

Zechariah 1:3 - Therefore tell the people: This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘Return to me,’ declares the Lo... Click to read the verse Zechariah 1:3 Click to read the verse Zechariah 1:3

Job 36:10 - He makes them listen to correction and commands them to repent of their evil. Click to read the verse Job 36:10 Click to read the verse Job 36:10

Luke 11:39 - Then the Lord said to him, “Now then, you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and dish, but ... Click to read the verse Luke 11:39 Click to read the verse Luke 11:39

Malachi 3:7 - Ever since the time of your ancestors you have turned away from my decrees and have not kept th... Click to read the verse Malachi 3:7 Click to read the verse Malachi 3:7

James 1:21 - Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the w... Click to read the verse James 1:21 Click to read the verse James 1:21

1 John 3:3 - Everyone who has this hope in him purifies himself, just as he is pure. Click to read the verse 1 John 3:3 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:3

Matthew 12:33 - “Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for... Click to read the verse Matthew 12:33 Click to read the verse Matthew 12:33

Luke 11:39-40 - Then the Lord said to him, “Now then, you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and dish, but ... Click to read the verse Luke 11:39-40 Click to read the verse Luke 11:39-40

Isaiah 13:15 - Whoever is captured will be thrust through; all who are caught will fall by the sword. Click to read the verse Isaiah 13:15 Click to read the verse Isaiah 13:15

Jeremiah 4:11 - At that time this people and Jerusalem will be told, “A scorching wind from the barren heights ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 4:11 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 4:11

Jeremiah 7:3 - This is what the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel, says: Reform your ways and your actions, and... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 7:3 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 7:3

Lamentations 3:57 - You came near when I called you, and you said, “Do not fear.” Click to read the verse Lamentations 3:57 Click to read the verse Lamentations 3:57

1 Timothy 1:5 - The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sin... Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:5 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 1:5

Matthew 15:2 - “Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They don’t wash their hands before th... Click to read the verse Matthew 15:2 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:2

Mark 7:4 - When they come from the marketplace they do not eat unless they wash. And they observe many oth... Click to read the verse Mark 7:4 Click to read the verse Mark 7:4