James 1:24

for he recognized himself, and has gone away, and immediately forgot what kind he was.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 any one is a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like a man beholding his natural face in a mirror:

25But the one having looked into the perfect law which is the law of liberty, and having remained in it, not being a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, he shall be happy in his work.

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Cross References

Matthew 8:27And the men were astonished, saying, What sort of a man is this, because winds and the sea obey him?

Luke 7:39And the Pharisee, having invited Him, seeing, spoke within himself, saying, If He were a prophet, He would know who and what kind the woman is, who touches Him, because she is a sinner.

2 Peter 3:11Then all these things being dissolved, what kind of people does it behoove you to be in holy deportment and godliness,

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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