James 1:21
Therefore 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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20For the anger of man does not work the righteousness of God.
22Be doers of the word and not only hearers, deceiving yourselves.
Cross References
Psalms 25:9He guides the humble in what is right 1 and he teaches them his way. 1
Isaiah 29:19The oppressed will again rejoice in Yahweh, 1 and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. 1
Isaiah 61:1The Spirit of the Lord Yahweh is on me, because Yahweh has anointed me 1 to proclaim good news to the afflicted. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, 1 to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison for those who are bound. 1
Ezekiel 36:25Then I will sprinkle pure water on you so you will be purified from all of your impurities, and I will purify you from all of your idols.
Matthew 5:5Blessed are the meek, 2 for they will inherit the earth. 1
John 6:68Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have words of eternal 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 →