James 1:25

But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does.

Cross References (38)

  • Luke 11:28 (46)

    But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”

  • John 13:17 (30)

    If you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.

  • 2 Corinthians 3:17–18 (23)

    Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.

  • 1 Peter 2:16 (21)

    Live in freedom, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God.

  • Luke 6:47–49 (19)

    I will show you what he is like who comes to Me and hears My words and acts on them:

  • James 2:12 (17)

    Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom.

  • Galatians 5:1 (17)

    It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not be encumbered once more by a yoke of slavery

  • John 8:31–32 (16)

    So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples.

  • 1 Corinthians 15:58 (14)

    Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that

  • 1 Timothy 4:16 (11)

    Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both you

  • Psalms 119:96–105 (9)

    I have seen a limit to all perfection, but Your commandment is without limit.

  • James 1:23–24 (8)

    For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror,

  • Romans 11:22 (7)

    Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you con

  • Romans 2:7–8 (7)

    To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life.

  • John 15:9–10 (7)

    As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Remain in My love.

  • Proverbs 14:15 (7)

    The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.

  • 2 Corinthians 13:5 (7)

    Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you—

  • Romans 8:15 (6)

    For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption to sonship

  • Acts 13:43 (5)

    After the synagogue was dismissed, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who spoke

  • Acts 26:22 (5)

    But I have had God’s help to this day, and I stand here to testify to small and great alike. I am saying nothing beyond

  • Galatians 2:4 (5)

    This issue arose because some false brothers had come in under false pretenses to spy on our freedom in Christ Jesus, in

  • Psalms 106:3 (5)

    Blessed are those who uphold justice, who practice righteousness at all times.

  • 1 Timothy 2:15 (5)

    Women, however, will be saved through childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.

  • Romans 7:12 (4)

    So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.

  • Acts 2:42 (4)

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

  • John 8:36 (4)

    So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

  • Psalms 19:7–11 (4)

    The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.

  • Revelation 14:13 (4)

    And I heard a voice from heaven telling me to write, “Blessed are the dead—those who die in the Lord from this moment on

  • Psalms 119:2–3 (4)

    Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart.

  • 1 Samuel 12:14 (3)

    If you fear the LORD and serve Him and obey His voice, and if you do not rebel against the command of the LORD, and if b

  • Romans 7:22–23 (3)

    For in my inner being I delight in God’s law.

  • Psalms 119:45 (3)

    And I will walk in freedom, for I have sought Your precepts.

  • Isaiah 8:20 (3)

    To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.

  • Psalms 119:32 (3)

    I run in the path of Your commandments, for You will enlarge my heart.

  • Hebrews 12:15 (3)

    See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God, and that no root of bitterness springs up to cause trouble and de

  • 1 John 2:24 (2)

    As for you, let what you have heard from the beginning remain in you. If it does, you will also remain in the Son and in

  • Revelation 22:14 (2)

    Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by it

  • Colossians 1:23 (2)

    if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has b