James 1:19

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James 1:17–21 · Berean Standard Bible

17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.

18 He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we would be a kind of firstfruits of His creation.

19 My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

20 for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires.

21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.

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Nehemiah 8:2

On the first day of the seventh month, Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could listen and understand.

Nehemiah 8:3

So Ezra read it aloud from daybreak until noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate, in front of the men and women and those who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law.

Nehemiah 8:12

Then all the people began to eat and drink, to send out portions, and to rejoice greatly, because they understood the words that had been made known to them.

Nehemiah 8:13

On the second day of the month, the heads of all the families, along with the priests and Levites, gathered around Ezra the scribe to study the words of the Law.

Nehemiah 8:14

And they found written in the Law, which the LORD had commanded through Moses, that the Israelites were to dwell in booths during the feast of the seventh month.

Nehemiah 8:18

Day after day, from the first day to the last, Ezra read from the Book of the Law of God. The Israelites kept the feast for seven days, and on the eighth day they held an assembly, according to the ordinance.

Nehemiah 9:3

While they stood in their places, they read from the Book of the Law of the LORD their God for a quarter of the day, and they spent another quarter of the day in confession and worship of the LORD their God.

Proverbs 8:32

Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways.

Proverbs 8:33

Listen to instruction and be wise; do not ignore it.

Proverbs 8:34

Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my doorway.

Proverbs 8:35

For whoever finds me finds life and obtains the favor of the LORD.

Ecclesiastes 5:1

Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Draw near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong.

Mark 2:2

they gathered in such large numbers that there was no more room, not even outside the door, as Jesus spoke the word to them.

Mark 12:37

David himself calls Him ‘Lord.’ So how can He be David’s son?” And the large crowd listened to Him with delight.

Luke 15:1

Now all the tax collectors and sinners were gathering around to listen to Jesus.

Luke 19:48

Yet they could not find a way to do so, because all the people hung on His words.

Acts 2:42

They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

Acts 10:33

So I sent for you immediately, and you were kind enough to come. Now then, we are all here in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has instructed you to tell us.”

Acts 13:42

As Paul and Barnabas were leaving the synagogue, the people urged them to continue this message on the next Sabbath.

Acts 13:43

After the synagogue was dismissed, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who spoke to them and urged them to continue in the grace of God.

Acts 13:44

On the following Sabbath, nearly the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord.

Acts 13:48

When the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified the word of the Lord, and all who were appointed for eternal life believed.

Acts 17:11

Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true.

1 Thessalonians 2:13

And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as the true word of God—the word which is now at work in you who believe.

James 1:26

If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.

James 3:1

Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.

James 3:2

We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.

Proverbs 10:19

When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

Proverbs 13:3

He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.

Proverbs 15:2

The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.

Proverbs 17:27

A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.

Proverbs 18:13

He who answers a matter before he hears it— this is folly and disgrace to him.

Proverbs 18:21

Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

Proverbs 21:23

He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.

Ecclesiastes 5:2

Do not be quick to speak, and do not be hasty in your heart to utter a word before God. After all, God is in heaven and you are on earth. So let your words be few.

Ecclesiastes 5:3

As a dream comes through many cares, so the speech of a fool comes with many words.

Nehemiah 9:17

They refused to listen and failed to remember the wonders You performed among them. They stiffened their necks and appointed a leader to return them to their bondage in Egypt. But You are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in loving devotion, and You did not forsake them.

Proverbs 14:17

A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.

Proverbs 14:29

A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.

Proverbs 15:18

A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.

Proverbs 16:32

He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.

Proverbs 17:14

To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.

Proverbs 19:11

A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.

Proverbs 19:19

A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again.

Proverbs 25:28

Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.

Ecclesiastes 7:8

The end of a matter is better than the beginning, and a patient spirit is better than a proud one.

Ecclesiastes 7:9

Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool.

Matthew 5:22

But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.

Galatians 5:20

idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions,

Galatians 5:21

and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Ephesians 4:26

“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger,

Ephesians 4:31

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice.

Colossians 3:8

But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.

Colossians 3:15

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.