James 1:24

for he beheld himself, and went away, and anon he forgot which [or what] he was (or and at once he forgot what he was).

Wycliffe Modern Spelling

In The King James Version

For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.

In Context

23For if any man is an hearer of the word, and not a doer, this shall be likened to a man that beholdeth the cheer of his birth in a mirror (or he shall be like a man who seeth his face in a mirror);

25But he that beholdeth into the law of perfect freedom, and dwelleth in it, and is not made a forgetful hearer, but a doer of work (s), this shall be blessed in his deed (s).

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Cross References

Matthew 8:27And (the) men wondered, and said, What manner man is this, for the winds and the sea obey to him?

Luke 7:39And the Pharisee seeing, that had called him, said within himself, saying, If this were a prophet, he should know, who and what manner woman it were that toucheth him, [or If this were a prophet, soothly he should know, who and what manner woman it is that toucheth him], for she is a sinful woman.

2 Peter 3:11Therefore when all these things shall be dissolved, what manner men behooveth it you to be in holy livings and piety,

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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