James 1:21
So 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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20because human anger doesn't reflect the good character of God.
22But do what the word says—don't just listen to it and delude yourselves.
Cross References
Psalms 25:9He leads those who are humble in doing what's right, teaching them his way.
Isaiah 29:19The humble will be even happier in the Lord, and the poor will find their joy in the Holy One of Israel.
Isaiah 61:1The Spirit of the Lord God is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to announce liberation to the captives, to set the prisoners free,
Ezekiel 36:25I will also pour pure water over you, and you will be clean. I will wash you clean from all your uncleanness and from all your idols.
Matthew 5:5Blessed are those who are kind for they will own the whole world.
John 6:68Simon Peter answered, “Lord, who would we follow? You're the one who has 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 →