James 1:25

But 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.

Majority Standard Bible

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

24and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.

26If anyone among you considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.

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Cross References

Psalms 19:7The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.

Psalms 119:2Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart.

Psalms 119:45And I will walk in freedom, for I have sought Your precepts.

Proverbs 14:15The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.

Luke 6:47I will show you what he is like who comes to Me and hears My words and acts on them:

John 8:31So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue 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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