James 1:20

for the wrath of man works not the righteousness of God.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

19So that, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;

21Wherefore, putting off all filthiness and excess of wickedness, receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

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Cross References

2 Timothy 2:24And a servant of the Lord must not strive, but be gentle toward all, apt in teaching, patient of evil;

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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