James 1:21

Wherfore laye a parte all fylthynes all superfluite of maliciousnes and receave with meknes the worde that is grafted in you which is able to save youre soules .

Tyndale New Testament

In The King James Version

Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.

In Context

20For the wrath of man worketh not that which is ryghteous before God.

22And se that ye be doars of the worde and not hearers only deceavinge youre awne selves with sophistrie

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Cross References

Matthew 5:5Blessed are the meke: for they shall inheret the erth.

John 6:68Then Simon Peter answered: Master to whom shall we goo? Thou haste the wordes of eternall lyfe,

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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