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For our God is an all-consuming fire.Exodus 24:17; Deuteronomy 4:24; 9:3; Psalm 50:3; 97:3; Isaiah 66:15; 2 Thessalonians 1:8; Hebrews 10:27;">[xr]

Let marriage be kept honorable in every way, and the marriage bed undefiled. For God will judge those who commit sexual sins, especially those who commit adultery.1 Corinthians 6:9; Galatians 5:19,21; Ephesians 5:5; Colossians 3:5-6; Revelation 22:15;">[xr]

Therefore, through him let us always bring God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the fruit of lips that confess his name.Leviticus 7:12; Psalm 50:14,23; 69:30-31; 107:22; 116:17; Hosea 14:2; Ephesians 5:20; 1 Peter 2:5;">[xr]

Do not neglect to do good and to be generous, for God is pleased with such sacrifices.Romans 12:13; 2 Corinthians 9:12; Philippians 4:18; Hebrews 6:10;">[xr]

Now may the God of peace, who by the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, the Great Shepherd of the sheep,Isaiah 40:11; Ezekiel 34:23; 37:24; Zechariah 9:11; John 10:11,14; Acts 2:24,32; Romans 4:24; 8:11; 15:33; 1 Corinthians 6:14; 15:15; 2 Corinthians 4:14; Galatians 1:1; Colossians 2:12; 1 Thessalonians 1:10; 5:23; Hebrews 10:22; 1 Peter 1:21; 2:25; 5:4;">[xr]

FromFrom">[fn] James, a servantslave">[fn] of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes in the Dispersion. Greetings.Deuteronomy 32:26; John 7:35; Acts 2:5; 8:1; 12:17; 15:13; 26:7; Galatians 1:19; 2:9; Titus 1:1; 1 Peter 1:1; Jude 1:1;">[xr]

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to everyone generously without a rebuke, and it will be given to him.1 Kings 3:9,11-12; Proverbs 2:3; Jeremiah 29:12; Matthew 7:7; 21:22; Mark 11:24; Luke 11:9; John 14:13; 15:7; 16:23; 1 John 5:14-15;">[xr]

How blessed is the man who endures temptation! When he has passed the test, he will receive the victor's crown of life that Godhe; other mss. read God; still other mss. read the Lord">[fn] has promised to those who keep on loving him.Job 1:5:17; Proverbs 3:11-12; Matthew 10:22; 19:28-29; 1 Corinthians 9:25; 2 Timothy 4:8; Hebrews 12:5; James 2:5; 1 Peter 5:4; Revelation 2:10; 3:19;">[xr]

When someone is tempted, he should not say, "I am being tempted by God," because God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone.

A religion that is pure and stainless in the sight of God the Father is this: to take care of orphans and widows in their suffering, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.Isaiah 1:16-17; 58:6-7; Matthew 25:36; Romans 12:2; James 4:4; 1 John 5:18;">[xr]

Listen, my dear brothers! God has chosen the poor in the world to become rich in faith and to be heirs of the kingdom that he promised to those who love him, has he not?Exodus 20:6; 1 Samuel 2:30; Proverbs 8:17; Matthew 5:3; Luke 6:20; John 7:48; 1 Corinthians 1:26,28; 2:9; 1 Timothy 6:18; 2 Timothy 4:8; James 1:12; Revelation 2:9;">[xr]

You believe that there is one God. That's fine! Even the demons believe that and tremble with fear.Matthew 8:29; Mark 1:24; 5:7; Luke 4:34; Acts 16:17; 19:15;">[xr]

And so the Scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness."Genesis 15:6">[fn] And so he was called God's friend.Genesis 15:6; 2 Chronicles 20:7; Isaiah 41:8; Romans 4:3; Galatians 3:6;">[xr]

You adulterers! Don't you know that friendship with the world means hostility with God? So whoever wants to be a friend of this world is an enemy of God.Psalm 73:27; John 15:19; 17:14; Galatians 1:10; 1 John 2:15;">[xr]

But he gives all the more grace. And so he says,Job 1:22:29; Psalm 138:6; Proverbs 3:34; 29:23; Matthew 23:12; Luke 1:52; 14:11; 18:14; 1 Peter 5:5;">[xr] "God opposes the arrogant but gives grace to the humble."Proverbs 3:34 (LXX)">[fn]

Therefore, submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he will run away from you.Ephesians 4:27; 6:11; 1 Peter 5:9;">[xr]

Come close to God, and he will come close to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.2 Chronicles 15:2; Isaiah 1:16; James 1:8; 1 Peter 1:22; 1 John 3:3;">[xr]

the people chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father through the sanctifying work of the Spirit to be obedient to Jesus Christ and to be sprinkled with his blood. May grace and peace be yours in abundance!Romans 1:7; 8:29; 11:2; Ephesians 1:4; 2 Thessalonians 2:13; Hebrews 10:22; 12:24; 1 Peter 2:9; 2 Peter 1:2; Jude 1:2;">[xr]

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! Because of his great mercy he has given us a new birth to an ever-living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the deadJohn 3:3,5; 1 Corinthians 15:20; 2 Corinthians 1:3; Ephesians 1:3; 1 Thessalonians 4:14; Titus 3:5; James 1:18; 1 Peter 3:21;">[xr]

Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory, so that your faith and hope might be in God.Matthew 28:18; Acts 2:24,33; 3:13; Ephesians 1:20; Philippians 2:9; Hebrews 2:9; 1 Peter 3:22;">[xr]