James 1:20

for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God.

English Majority Text (NT)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

19So then, my beloved brothers, let every man be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger;

21Therefore laying aside all filthiness and abundance of evil, in meekness receive 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 ought not to fight, but to be gentle to all, skillful at teaching, forbearing,

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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