James 1:24
for he viewed himself, and has gone away, and immediately he forgot what kind of [man] he was;
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.
In Context
Cross References
Matthew 8:27and the men wondered, saying, “What kind—is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”
Luke 7:39And the Pharisee who called Him, having seen, spoke within himself, saying, “This One, if He were a prophet, would have known who and of what kind [is] the woman who touches Him, that she is a sinner.”
2 Peter 3:11All these, then, being dissolved, what kind of persons ought you to be in holy behaviors and pious acts,
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 →