James 1:20

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

Updated King James Version

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

In Context

19Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

21Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and abundance of evil, and receive with meekness the implanted word, (o. logos) which is able to save your souls.

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Cross References

Numbers 20:11And Moses lifted up his hand, and with his rod he stroke the rock twice: and the water came out abundantly, and the congregation drank, and their beasts also.

2 Timothy 2:24And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, able to teach, patient,

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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