James 1:16

Do not err, my beloved brethren.

Cross-references

Galatians 6:7 starts with 'Do not be deceived' and warns of reaping what you sow—a direct parallel to James' imperative.

In Matthew 22:29, Jesus links error to ignorance of Scripture and God's power—reinforcing James' warning against deception.

Mark 12:24 Parallel

Mark 12:24 parallels Jesus' rebuke about being wrong due to ignorance, echoing James' call not to be deceived.

Mark 12:27 Parallel

Mark 12:27 concludes that the Sadducees are 'quite wrong', aligning with James' exhortation to avoid deception.

2 Timothy 2:18 describes those who swerved from truth through false teaching—a concrete illustration of the deception James warns against.

Colossians 2:4 Related theme

Colossians 2:4 warns against being deluded by persuasive arguments, matching James' caution against deception.

Colossians 2:8 Related theme

Colossians 2:8 warns against being taken captive by empty deceit, reinforcing James' call not to be deceived.