James 1:20

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

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

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

In Context

19And be ye, my beloved brethren, every one of you, swift to hear, and slow to speak; and slow to wrath:

21Wherefore, remove far from you all impurity, and the abundance of wickedness; and, with meekness, receive the word that is implanted in our nature, which is able to vivify these your souls.

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Cross References

2 Timothy 2:24And a servant of our Lord ought not to contend, but to be mild towards every one, and instructive, and patient;

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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