James 1:20

For the anger of man does not work the righteousness of God.

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For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

In Context

19You know this, my beloved brothers: Let every man be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.

21Therefore take off all sinful filth and abundant amounts of evil. In humility receive the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

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Cross References

Numbers 20:11Then Moses raised his hand and struck the rock twice with his staff, and much water came out. The community drank, and their cattle drank.

2 Timothy 2:24The Lord's servant must not quarrel. Instead he must be gentle toward all, able to teach, and patient.

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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