James 1:20

because human anger doesn't reflect the good character of God.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

19Remember this, my dear friends: everyone should be quick to listen but slow to speak, and slow to get angry,

21So get rid of all that's filthy and evil. Humbly accept the word that's been implanted within you—for this is what can save you.

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Cross References

Numbers 20:11Then Moses picked up the walking stick and hit the rock twice. Streams of water gushed out so that the people and their livestock could drink.

2 Timothy 2:24For the Lord's minister must not fight, but be kind to everyone, able to teach, patient,

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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