James 1:24

for he observed himself and has gone away, and immediately forgot what he looked like.

English Majority Text (NT)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

23Because if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror;

25But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this man will be blessed in what he does.

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Cross References

Matthew 8:27So the men marveled, saying, “What kind of Man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?” 1 Jesus Heals the Demoniacs

Luke 7:39Now when the Pharisee who had invited Him saw this, he spoke within himself, saying, “This Man, if He were a prophet, would know who and what sort of woman this is who touches Him, for she is a sinner.”

2 Peter 3:11Therefore, seeing that all these things shall be dissolved, what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct 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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