The letter frequently reflects the sayings of Jesus and the following verses with comparisons in the teaching of Jesus are listed:

1:13 Luke 12:35 5:6 Luke 14:11

1:17 Luke 11:2 5:7 Matthew 6:25

2:12 Matthew 5:16 1:10 Luke 10:23-24

3:9 Luke 6:28 2:7 Mark 12:10

3:14 Matthew 5:10 5:2 John 21:27

4:5 Matthew 12:36 5:5 John 13:4

4: 14 Matthew 5:11

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