James 1:23
For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like a man beholding his natural face in a mirror,
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
22But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
24who beheld himself, and went away, and immediately forgot what manner of man he was.
Cross References
Luke 6:7And the scribes and pharisees watched Him to see if He would work a cure on the sabbath: that they might find an accusation against Him.
James 2:14What is the advantage, my brethren, if any one say that he has faith, and he hath not works, can faith alone save him?
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 →