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James 4:8-11

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.

11 Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it.

Cross References for James 4:8-11

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