James 1:21
Therefore, laying aside all filthiness and overflow of evil, receive with meekness the implanted Word which is able to save your souls.
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20because a man's anger does not achieve God's righteousness.
22Further, become word doers and not just hearers, deceiving yourselves.
Cross References
Matthew 5:5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
John 6:68So Simon Peter answered Him: “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.
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 →