James 1:22
But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
In Context
Cross References
Matthew 7:21Not every one that says to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
Matthew 28:20teaching them to observe all things, whatever I commanded you. And, behold, I am with you alway, unto the end of the world.
Luke 11:28And he said: Yea, rather, Happy they who hear the word of God, and keep it!
John 13:17If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.
1 Corinthians 3:18Let no one deceive himself. If any one seems to be wise among you in this world, let him become a fool, that he may become wise.
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 →