James 1:22
But do what the word says—don't just listen to it and delude yourselves.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
In Context
23If you just listen to the word, and don't act on it, it's like staring at your own face in a mirror.
Cross References
Isaiah 44:20He is feeding on ashes, seduced by the deceptive thinking of his mind. He can't save himself, and he doesn't even ask, “Isn't this idol I'm holding just a lie?”
Matthew 7:21Not everyone who calls me ‘Lord, Lord’ will enter the kingdom of heaven—only those who do the will of my Father in heaven.
Matthew 28:20Teach them to follow all the commands I have given you. Remember, I am always with you, to the very end of the world.”
Luke 11:28But Jesus said, “Even more blessed are those who hear God's word, and follow what it says.”
John 13:17Now that you understand these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
1 Corinthians 3:18Don't deceive yourselves. If there's any one of you who thinks they're worldly wise, they should become fools so they can become truly wise!
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 →