James 1:20

For the wrath of man doeth not accomplish the righteousnesse of God.

Geneva Bible 1599

In The King James Version

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

In Context

19Wherefore my deare brethren, let euery man be swift to heare, slowe to speake, and slowe to wrath.

21Wherefore lay apart all filthinesse, and superfluitie of maliciousnesse, and receiue with meekenes the word that is graffed in you, which is able to saue your soules.

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Cross References

Numbers 20:11Then Moses lift vp his hande, and with his rod he smote the rocke twise, and the water came out aboundantly: so the Congregation, and their beastes dranke.

2 Timothy 2:24But the seruant of ye Lord must not striue, but must be gentle toward all men, apt to teache, suffering the euill,

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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