James 1:25

But he that looketh well into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

In Context

24who beheld himself, and went away, and immediately forgot what manner of man he was.

26If any among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his heart, this man's devotion is vain.

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Cross References

Luke 6:47Whosoever cometh unto me, and heareth my instructions, and observeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like:

John 8:31Therefore said Jesus to the Jews that believed on Him, If ye continue in my word, ye are indeed my disciples.

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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