James 1:22
and become doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves,
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
In Context
Cross References
Isaiah 44:20Feeding on ashes, the heart is deceived, || It has turned him aside, || And he does not deliver his soul, nor says: “Is there not a lie in my right hand?”
Matthew 7:21Not everyone who is saying to Me, Lord, Lord, will come into the kingdom of the heavens, but he who is doing the will of My Father who is in the heavens.
Matthew 28:20teaching them to observe all, whatever I commanded you, and behold, I am with you all the days—until the full end of the age.”
Luke 11:28And He said, “Indeed, rather, blessed those hearing the word of God, and keeping [it]!”
John 13:17if you have known these things, you are blessed if you may do them;
1 Corinthians 3:18Let no one deceive himself; if anyone seems to be wise among you in this age—let him become a fool, that he may become 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 →