James 1:24

for he beholds himself, and goes away, and immediately forgets what manner of man he was.

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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 if any one is a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like a man beholding his natural face in a glass;

25But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty, and remains there, being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man will be blessed in his deed.

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Cross References

Matthew 8:27And the men marveled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the waves obey him?

Luke 7:39And the Pharisee who had invited him, when he saw this, said within himself, This man, if he were a prophet, would know who, and what sort of woman, this is that toucheth him; for she is a sinner.

2 Peter 3:11Seeing that all these things are thus to be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in holy conduct 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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