James 1:23
Because if any man is a hearer of the word and not a doer, this resembles a man observing his natural face in a mirror.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
22But become ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
24For he observes himself, and goes away, and straightaway forgets what kind of man he was.
Cross References
Ezekiel 33:31And they come to thee as the people come, and they sit before thee as my people. And they hear thy words, but do not do them. For with their mouth they show much love, but their heart goes after their gain.
Luke 6:7And the scholars and the Pharisees watched if he would heal on the Sabbath, so that they might find an accusation against him.
James 2:14What is the benefit, my brothers, if some man should say to have faith, but has no works? Can the faith save him?
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 →