James 1:20

for the wrath of a man does not work the righteousness of God;

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

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

In Context

19So then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger,

21for this reason, having put aside all filthiness and superabundance of evil, receive the implanted word in meekness, that is able to save your souls;

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Cross References

Numbers 20:11And Moses lifts up his hand and strikes the rock with his rod twice; and much water comes out, and the congregation drinks, and their beasts [drink].

2 Timothy 2:24and a servant of the LORD must not quarrel, but to be gentle to all, apt to teach, patient under evil,

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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