James 1:25

But he that looketh into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and so continueth, he being not a hearer that forgetteth but a doer that worketh, this man shall be blessed in his doing.

ASV Byzantine Text

In The King James Version

But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

In Context

24for he beholdeth himself, and goeth away, and straightaway forgetteth what manner of man he was.

26If any man among you thinketh himself to be religious, while he bridleth not his tongue but deceiveth his heart, this man’s religion is vain.

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Cross References

Psalms 19:7The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple.

Psalms 119:2Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, That seek him with the whole heart.

Psalms 119:45And I shall walk at liberty; For I have sought thy precepts.

Proverbs 14:15The simple believeth every word; But the prudent man looketh well to his going.

Luke 6:47Everyone that cometh unto me, and heareth my words, and doeth them, I will show you to whom he is like:

John 8:31Jesus therefore said to those Jews that had believed him, If ye abide in my word, then are ye truly my disciples;

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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