James 1:20

For the anger of man does not accomplish the justice of God.

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In The King James Version

For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

In Context

19You know this, my most beloved brothers. So let every man be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to anger.

21Because of this, having cast away all uncleanness and an abundance of malice, receive with meekness the newly-grafted Word, which is able to save your souls.

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Cross References

Numbers 20:11And when Moses had lifted up his hand, striking the stone twice with the rod, very great waters went forth, so much so that the people and their cattle were able to drink.

2 Timothy 2:24For the servant of the Lord must not be contentious, but instead he must be meek toward everyone, teachable, 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 →

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