James 1:20

For the anger of man does not promote the righteousness of God.

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

19Therefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger:

21Therefore, lay aside all filthiness and the wickedness that is so abundant, and receive with humility the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.

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Cross References

2 Timothy 2:24And the servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome; but kind to all, able to teach, forbearing,

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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