James 1:21
Therefore, have done with all filthiness and whatever wickedness still remains, and in a humble spirit receive that Message which has been planted in your hearts and is able to save your souls.
Twentieth Century New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
20for the anger of man does not forward the righteous purpose of God.
22Put that Message into practice, and do not merely listen to it — deceiving yourselves.
Cross References
Matthew 5:5Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.
John 6:68But Simon Peter answered: “Master, to whom shall we go? Immortal Life is in your teaching;
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 →