James 1:25

but he who looked into [the] perfect law—that of liberty, and continued there, not becoming a forgetful hearer, but a doer of work—this one will be blessed in his doing.

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In The King James Version

But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

In Context

24for he viewed himself, and has gone away, and immediately he forgot what kind of [man] he was;

26If anyone thinks to be religious among you, not bridling his tongue, but deceiving his heart, the religion of this one [is] vain;

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Cross References

Psalms 19:7The law of YHWH [is] perfect, refreshing the soul, || The testimonies of YHWH [are] steadfast, || Making the simple wise,

Psalms 119:2O the blessedness of those keeping His testimonies, || They seek Him with the whole heart.

Psalms 119:45And I habitually walk in a broad place, || For I have sought Your precepts.

Proverbs 14:15The simple gives credence to everything, || And the prudent attends to his step.

Luke 6:47Everyone who is coming to Me, and is hearing My words, and is doing them, I will show you to whom he is like:

John 8:31Jesus, therefore, said to the Jews who believed in Him, “If you may remain in My word, you are truly My disciples,

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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