James 1:24
He examines himself and then goes away and immediately forgets what he was like.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.
In Context
Cross References
Matthew 8:27The men marveled and said, “What sort of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him?”
Luke 7:39When the Pharisee who had invited Jesus saw this, he thought to himself, saying, “If this man were a prophet, then he would know who and what type of woman is touching him, that she is a sinner.”
2 Peter 3:11Since all these things will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people should you be? You should live holy and godly lives.
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 →