James 1:21

Ridding yourselves, therefore, of all that is vile and of the evil influences which prevail around you, welcome in a humble spirit the Message implanted within you, which is able to save your souls.

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.

In Context

20For a man's anger does not lead to action which God regards as righteous.

22But prove yourselves obedient to the Message, and do not be mere hearers of it, imposing a delusion upon yourselves.

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Cross References

Matthew 5:5"Blessed are the meek, for they as heirs shall obtain possession of the earth.

John 6:68"Master," replied Simon Peter, "to whom shall we go? Your teachings tell us of the Life of the Ages.

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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