James 1:25
But, he that hath obtained a nearer view into the perfect law of liberty, and hath taken up his abode by it, becoming—not a forgetful hearer, but a work doer, the same, happy in his doing, shall be.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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Psalms 19:7The, law of Yahweh, is complete, Bringing back the soul, The, testimony of Yahweh, is confirmed, Making wise the simple;
Psalms 119:2How happy they who observe his testimonies, with a whole heart, they seek him.
Psalms 119:45That I may walk to and fro in a large place, because, thy precepts, have I sought.
Proverbs 14:15The simple, believeth every word, but, the prudent, looketh well to his going.
Luke 6:47Every one coming unto me, and hearkening unto my words, and doing them, I will suggest to you, whom he is like:
John 8:31Jesus was saying, therefore, unto the Jews who had believed on him—If, ye, abide in my word, of a truth, my disciples, ye are;
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 →