James 1:21
for 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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20for the wrath of a man does not work the righteousness of God;
22and become doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves,
Cross References
Psalms 25:9He causes the humble to tread in judgment, || And teaches the humble His way.
Isaiah 29:19And the humble have added joy in YHWH, || And the poor among men || Rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.
Isaiah 61:1“[The] Spirit of Lord YHWH [is] on Me, || Because YHWH anointed Me || To proclaim tidings to the humble, || He sent Me to bind the broken of heart, || To proclaim liberty to the captives, || And an opening of bands to [those] bound.
Ezekiel 36:25And I have sprinkled clean water over you, || And you have been clean; I cleanse you from all your uncleannesses, || And from all your idols.
Matthew 5:5Blessed the meek—because they will inherit the land.
John 6:68Simon Peter, therefore, answered Him, “Lord, to whom will we go? You have sayings of continuous 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 →