James 1:21
Wherefore, 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.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
In The King James Version
In Context
20for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
22But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only; and do not deceive yourselves.
Cross References
Matthew 5:5Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth!
John 6:68Simon Cephas replied, and said: My Lord, to whom shall we go? The words of life eternal are with thee.
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 →