James 5:9 kjva — Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door."

— James 5:9, King James Version with Apocrypha

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James 5 — Context

6

Ye have condemned and killed the just; and he doth not resist you.

7

Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.

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Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.

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Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.

10

Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience.

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Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.

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But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.

James 5:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does James 5:9 say?
James 5:9 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.”
Where is James 5:9 in the Bible?
James 5:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of James, chapter 5, verse 9.
Who wrote James?
James is traditionally attributed to James, half-brother of Jesus, leader of the Jerusalem church. It was written c. AD 44–49.
What is the book of James about?
James is the New Testament's closest cousin to Old-Testament wisdom literature — pungent, practical, and uncompromising. Faith without works is dead. The tongue is a fire. The prayers of a righteous man avail much. It calls Christians to walk their talk.
What are the major themes of James?
James explores themes including Faith and Works, Wisdom, Speech, Suffering, Prayer. These themes shape the meaning and context of James 5:9.
What translation should I read James 5:9 in?
James 5:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize James 5:9?
James 5:9 reads (KJVA): “Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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