James 1:24

for he seeth himself and passeth, and hath forgotten what (manner of person) he was.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

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 a man be a hearer of the word and not a doer of it, this (man) is like one who vieweth his face in a mirror;

25But every one who looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he is not a hearer of the hearing of forgetfulness, but a doer of works; and this shall be blessed in his work.

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Cross References

Matthew 8:27But the men were struck with wonder, saying, What (being) is this, to whom the winds and the sea are obedient?

Luke 7:39But when the Pharisha who had invited him saw (this), he thought within himself and said, Were this a prophet, he would know who this is and what is her report, for this woman is a sinner who toucheth him.

2 Peter 3:11As, therefore, all these are to be dissolved, how behoveth it you to be holy in your conversation, and in the fear of Aloha;

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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