James 1:20
For the wrath of man does not accomplish the righteousness of God.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
In Context
19Therefore, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.
Cross References
Numbers 20:11And Moses lifted up his hand, and smote the rock with his rod twice, and water came forth abundantly. And the congregation drank, and their cattle.
2 Timothy 2:24And a bondman of Lord must not quarrel, but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient,
Matthew Henry on James 1:20-27
On Suppressing Corrupt Affections; The Duty of Hearers; Practical Religion. ( a. d. 61.) 19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. 21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 23 For if any be a hearer of the word,… Read the whole commentary →