James 1:24

For he beheld himself, and went his way, and presently forgot what manner of man he was.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.

In Context

23For if a man be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he shall be compared to a man beholding his own countenance in a glass.

25But he that hath looked into the perfect law of liberty, and hath continued therein, not becoming a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work; this man shall be blessed in his deed.

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Cross References

Matthew 8:27But the men wondered, saying: What manner of man is this, for the winds and the sea obey him?

Luke 7:39And the Pharisee, who had invited him, seeing it, spoke within himself, saying: This man, if he were a prophet, would know surely who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him, that she is a sinner.

2 Peter 3:11Seeing then that all these things are to be dissolved, what manner of people ought you to be in holy conversation and godliness?

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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