James 1:25
But whoso looks into the perfect law of liberty, and continues therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.
Updated King James Version
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In Context
24For he beholds himself, and goes his way, and immediately forgets what manner of man he was.
Cross References
Psalms 19:7The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
Psalms 119:2Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.
Psalms 119:45And I will walk at liberty: for I seek your precepts.
Proverbs 14:15The simple believes every word: but the prudent man looks well to his going.
Luke 6:47Whosoever comes to me, and hears my sayings, (o. logos) and does them, I will show you to whom he is like:
John 8:31Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If all of you continue in my word, (o. logos) then are all of you 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 →