James 1:24

and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.

Majority Standard Bible

In The King James Version

For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.

In Context

23For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror,

25But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does.

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Cross References

Matthew 8:27The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey Him!”

Luke 7:39When the Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, He would know who this is and what kind of woman is touching Him—for she is a sinner!”

2 Peter 3:11Since everything will be destroyed, then, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness

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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