James 1:15

Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.

Cross-reference

James 5:20 Parallel

James 5:20 shows that turning a sinner from wandering saves from death — the same death sin brings in James 1:15.

Genesis 3:6 Allusion

Genesis 3:6 shows Eve's desire for the fruit leading to sin and death — the exact pattern James describes of desire conceiving and giving birth to sin.

Revelation 20:15 Related theme

In Revelation 20:15, those not in the book of life face the lake of fire—the ultimate death from sin.

Revelation 20:14 Related theme

In Revelation 20:14, the 'death' from sin is identified as the second death in the lake of fire.

In Romans 6:21-23, 'the wages of sin is death' directly echoes James' conclusion that sin gives birth to death.

In Romans 5:12-21, Paul traces sin and death's entry through Adam, providing the theological backdrop for James' progression.

Acts 5:1-3 demonstrates Ananias and Sapphira's deceit leading to immediate death — a clear narrative of sin bringing forth death.

Isaiah 59:4 Parallel

Isaiah 59:4 similarly describes conceiving mischief and bringing forth iniquity, echoing the sin progression.

Psalm 7:14 Parallel

Psalm 7:14 parallels the same metaphor: conceiving mischief and bringing forth falsehood, illustrating sin's birth.

Job 15:35 Parallel

Job 15:35 uses identical 'conceive mischief, bring forth iniquity' imagery, reinforcing the progression from desire to sinful action.

Genesis 2:17 establishes the original command: disobedience brings death, the foundational principle behind James 1:15's progression.

Genesis 3:17-19 shows the curse of death resulting from Adam's sin, fulfilling the outcome described in James 1:15.

Proverbs 6:25 warns against lustful desire that leads to adultery, directly illustrating the step from desire to sin in James 1:15.

Job 31:1 Contrast

Job 31:1 shows a proactive covenant to avoid lustful desire, illustrating how to prevent the progression from desire to sin in James.

1 John 5:17 Contrast

1 John 5:17 distinguishes sin that does not lead to death, contrasting with James' claim that sin brings forth death.

1 John 3:15 Parallel

1 John 3:15 equates hatred with murder and denies eternal life to haters — the death James says sin brings, here applied to hate.

Romans 8:13 Parallel

Romans 8:13 warns that living according to the flesh leads to death — the same death James says sin brings, but offers Spirit-led life.

Romans 7:5 Parallel

Romans 7:5 uses fruit-bearing language: sinful passions produce death — echoing James' progression from desire to sin to death.

Romans 6:23 Parallel

Romans 6:23 states the wages of sin is death — the same death James says sin brings when fully grown.

Genesis 4:7 Parallel

In Genesis 4:7, sin is personified as a desire that crouches at the door, mirroring James' internal desire that conceives sin.

Romans 6:12 Parallel

Romans 6:12 exhorts believers not to let sin reign through passions — the same passions James warns can conceive sin.

Joshua 7:21 Parallel

In Joshua 7:21, Achan's coveting, taking, and resulting death is a direct narrative example of James 1:15's progression.

Acts 5:4 Parallel

In Acts 5:4, Ananias' heart is filled by Satan due to desire for recognition — illustrating desire conceiving sin as James describes.

In 2 Samuel 11:3, David sees Bathsheba—the initial desire that conceives sin in James' pattern.

Mark 7:21 Parallel

Mark 7:21 locates the origin of sins in the heart — the same inner desire James describes conceiving and giving birth to sin.

Mark 7:20 Parallel

Mark 7:20 explains that defilement comes from within, supporting James's progression from inner desire to sin.

Matthew 5:28 provides a clear example: lustful desire already constitutes adultery—desire conceiving sin.

Isaiah 59:13 describes conceiving lying words from the heart, illustrating how internal sin conception leads to sinful actions, akin to James 1:15.

Proverbs 4:23 Related theme

Proverbs 4:23 emphasizes guarding the heart as the source of life, showing the importance of controlling inner desires to avoid the sin-death progression.

Isaiah 33:11 uses the same conception-to-birth metaphor for evil plans that lead to destruction, mirroring James 1:15's progression.

In 2 Samuel 11:4, David acts on his desire, committing sin—the middle step in James' progression.

Jeremiah 31:30 echoes that each person dies for their own sin—the death result of fully grown sin.

Ezekiel 11:21 parallels the heart going after detestable things, bringing deeds upon their own heads—sin's consequence.

Jeremiah 22:17 gives a concrete example: desire for dishonest gain leads to oppression and bloodshed.

Jeremiah 17:9 reveals the deceitful heart as the root of desire—showing why desire so easily conceives sin.

Zechariah 7:10 warns against devising evil in the heart—the same starting point of desire in James 1:15.

Isaiah 55:7 Contrast

Isaiah 55:7 calls for forsaking wicked thoughts and returning to God, offering repentance as the remedy for the sin-and-death cycle in James 1:15.

Matthew 26:48-59 narrates the completion of Judas's betrayal — sin brought to fruition, leading to Jesus' death and Judas's own.

Matthew 26:14 shows Judas's greed-driven betrayal — a concrete example of lust conceiving sin, the first step in the sequence.

Ezekiel 18:30 adds the call to repent to avoid ruin, aligning with sin bringing death.

Micah 2:1-3 depicts devising evil and reaping disaster — a thematic parallel to sin's conception and deathly consequences.

Romans 8:6 Parallel

Romans 8:6 contrasts fleshly mindset (death) with Spirit (life) — the same death James attributes to sin's maturity.

Genesis 4:5 Parallel

Genesis 4:7 personifies sin as desiring to have Cain, illustrating the active power of sin that James says arises from desire.

Isaiah 32:6 Parallel

Isaiah 32:6 describes the fool's heart plotting iniquity, showing how internal evil intentions produce sinful acts, similar to James 1:15's progression.

Proverbs 9:17 Related theme

Proverbs 9:17 depicts the deceptive appeal of secret sin, echoing how desire entices transgression in James 1:15.

Psalm 9:17 Related theme

Psalm 9:17 declares the wicked go to hell/death — the ultimate end of sin, aligning with James 1:15's final step.