James 1:25

But whoever looks into the perfect law of liberty, and perseveres in it, not being a forgetful hearer, but an active doer, this man shall be blessed in what he does.

Revised King James New Testament

In The King James Version

But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

In Context

24For he beholds himself, and goes his way, and immediately forgets what manner of man he was.

26If any man among you thinks he is religious, but does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his own heart and his religion is in vain.

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Cross References

Luke 6:47I will show you what he is like who comes to me, and hears my words, and does them:

John 8:31Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed in him, If you continue in my word, then you are my disciples indeed;

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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