James 1:24
For he beholds himself, and goes his way, and immediately forgets what manner of man he was.
Updated King James Version
In The King James Version
For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.
In Context
Cross References
Matthew 8:27But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!
Luke 7:39Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spoke within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that touches him: for she is a sinner.
2 Peter 3:11Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought all of you to be in all holy conversation and godliness,
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 →