Tag: The New Testament

James 3:3 The Bible in James Chapter 3 Verse 3 says: Now if we put the horses’ bridles into their mouths that they may obey us, we turn about their whole body also. Interpretation of James Chapter 3 Verse 3 James 3:3 is a metaphor for controlling one’s tongue. The bridle is a metaphor for…

James 3:2 The Bible in James Chapter 3 Verse 2 says: For in many things we all stumble. If any stumbleth not in word, the same is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also. Interpretation of James Chapter 3 Verse 2 James 3:2 is a warning to us to be careful with…

James 3:1 The Bible in James Chapter 3 Verse 1 says: Be not many [of you] teachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive heavier judgment. Interpretation of James Chapter 3 Verse 1 James 3:1 warns believers not to strive to be teachers, because teachers will be judged more harshly by God. He explains that…

James 2:26 The Bible in James Chapter 2 Verse 26 says: For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, even so faith apart from works is dead. Interpretation of James Chapter 2 Verse 26 James 2:26 is a reminder that faith without action is dead. The verse encourages us to make our faith…

James 2:25 The Bible in James Chapter 2 Verse 25 says: And in like manner was not also Rahab the harlot justified by works, in that she received the messengers, and sent them out another way? Interpretation of James Chapter 2 Verse 25 James 2:25 is referring to the story of Rahab, a Canaanite prostitute…

James 2:24 The Bible in James Chapter 2 Verse 24 says: Ye see that by works a man is justified, and not only by faith. Interpretation of James Chapter 2 Verse 24 James 2:24 is part of a larger passage in which James is emphasizing the importance of works, rather than faith alone, in proving…

James 2:23 The Bible in James Chapter 2 Verse 23 says: and the scripture was fulfilled which saith, And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned unto him for righteousness; and he was called the friend of God. Interpretation of James Chapter 2 Verse 23 James 2:23 is referring to the story of Abraham in…

James 2:22 The Bible in James Chapter 2 Verse 22 says: Thou seest that faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect; Interpretation of James Chapter 2 Verse 22 James 2:22 is teaching us that faith and works should go hand in hand. When faith is combined with action, it is…

James 2:21 The Bible in James Chapter 2 Verse 21 says: Was not Abraham our father justified by works, in that he offered up Isaac his son upon the altar? Interpretation of James Chapter 2 Verse 21 James 2:21 is an affirmation of the importance of good works and a reminder of the faith of…

James 2:20 The Bible in James Chapter 2 Verse 20 says: But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith apart from works is barren? Interpretation of James Chapter 2 Verse 20 This verse from the book of James speaks to a person’s faith being demonstrated through their actions. It is a reminder that faith…