James 1:21
Wherefore put off all filthiness, and excess of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
20For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
22But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
Cross References
Psalms 25:9The humble he guideth in his statutes, And the humble he teacheth his way.
Isaiah 29:19The afflicted shall exceedingly rejoice in Jehovah, And the poor shall exult in the Holy One of Israel.
Isaiah 61:1The spirit of the Lord Jehovah is upon me, For Jehovah hath anointed me; He hath sent me to publish good tidings to the distressed, To bind up the broken-hearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to them that are bound;
Ezekiel 36:25Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean. From all your uncleanness and from all your idols will I cleanse you.
Matthew 5:5(5:4) Blessed are the meek; for they will inherit the earth.
John 6:68Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast words of everlasting life;
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 →