James 1:21
Wherefore 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.
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
In Context
20For the wrath of man doeth not accomplish the righteousnesse of God.
22And be ye doers of the word, and not hearers onely, deceiuing your owne selues.
Cross References
Psalms 25:9Them that be meeke, will hee guide in iudgement, and teach the humble his way.
Isaiah 29:19The meeke in the Lord shall receiue ioye againe, and the poore men shall reioyce in the holy one of Israel.
Isaiah 61:1The Spirit of the Lord God is vpon mee, therefore hath the Lord anoynted mee: hee hath sent mee to preache good tidings vnto the poore, to binde vp the broken hearted, to preach libertie to the captiues, and to them that are bound, the opening of the prison,
Ezekiel 36:25Then wil I powre cleane water vpon you, and ye shalbe cleane: yea, from all your filthines, and from all your idoles wil I clense you.
Matthew 5:5Blessed are the meeke: for they shall inherite the earth.
John 6:68Then Simon Peter answered him, Master, to whome shall we goe? thou hast the wordes of eternall 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 →