James 1:20-22 ESV

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - James 1:1-27

James 1:1 . James, a servant of God, and of the Lord Jesus Christ. He does not style himself an apostle, because he would not assume any superiority; yet the majesty of his address is the language of an ambassador of Christ, and apostle of the Lord. “A servant of God,” the Father of all, “and of Jesus,” by which we understand that James associates the Saviour as one with God, and arrays him in the robes of glory: James 2:1. Paul also calls him the Lord of glory, as he calls God, the... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - James 1:19-21

James 1:19-21Swift to hear, slow to speakDivine legislation for man in a world of evilI.LEGISLATION FOR THE EAR. “Be swift to hear.” 1. The duty here enjoined is a readiness to listen to the pure, the generous, the true. 2. Teachableness is the state of mind required. This includes--(1) Freedom from prejudice.(2) Eagerness to learn. II. LEGISLATION FOR THE TONGUE. “Slow to speak.” 1. Evidently he does not mean--(1) Unsocial taciturnity.(2) A drawling utterance. 2. The slowness of speech he... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - James 1:21-22

James 1:21-22Lay aside all filthiness … and receive with meeknessOf preaching, hearing, and practising the Word of GodI.THAT TO LAY APART ALL THE FILTHINESS AND SUPERFLUITY OF NAUGHTINESS HERE MENTIONED IS NECESSARY FOR EVERY ONE WHO INTENDS TO BE A TRUE CHRISTIAN. Plain as this may seem to be, it is fit to be taken notice of. 1. Because there are some who, though they maintain no such principles in speculation, yet in their practice seem to compromise matters between their vicious inclinations... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - James 1:22-25

James 1:22-25Doers of the Word, and not hearers onlyDoers, not hearers onlyI.THE EXHORTATION. The doers of the Word are those who are ruled by it, who practically comply with its requirements, who not only read, understand, and believe it, but submit to its authority, regulate their tempers and lives by its precepts. The term, too, is expressive of continuance, permanence. We must live and move in this element, we must find our occupation here the chief delight of our existence. It is only such... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - James 1:20

20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. Ver. 20. For the wrath of man ] Unless it be as Moses’ and Christ’s anger was, pure and free from guile and gall, prompting us to pity and pray for the party, Exodus 32:32 ; Mark 3:5 . read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - James 1:21

21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. Ver. 21. All filthiness ] Gr. ρυπαριαν , the stinking filth of a pestilent ulcer. Sin is the devil’s vomit, the soul’s excrement, the superfluity or garbage of naughtiness, περισσειαν , as it is here called by an allusion to the garbage of the sacrifices cast into the brook Kedron, that is, into the town ditch. Retentio excrementorum est parens... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - James 1:22

22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. Ver. 22. And not hearers only ] The Panotii in Scythia are said to have such large ears, as that therewith they cover their whole bodies. (Isidore.) Such are our hearers only. Deceiving your own souls ] Either as by false reckoning or false reasoning; Gr. παραλογιζομενοι , putting paralogisms and fallacies upon yourselves. For hypocrites may easily deceive not others only, but themselves too; as a drunken stage... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - James 1:20

James 3:17, James 3:18, Numbers 20:11, Numbers 20:12, 2 Timothy 2:24, 2 Timothy 2:25 Reciprocal: Genesis 31:36 - was wroth Joshua 7:19 - My son Judges 8:2 - What 1 Samuel 20:30 - Saul's 1 Samuel 25:13 - Gird ye 2 Samuel 19:43 - the words 1 Kings 6:7 - neither hammer Psalms 37:8 - Cease Proverbs 15:18 - he Proverbs 17:19 - loveth Ecclesiastes 9:17 - General Joel 2:13 - slow Jonah 4:4 - Doest thou well to be angry Matthew 5:9 - are Mark 9:50 - have peace Luke 9:54 - wilt Philippians 2:14 -... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - James 1:21

lay: Isaiah 2:20, Isaiah 30:22, Ezekiel 18:31, Romans 13:12, Romans 13:13, Ephesians 4:22, Colossians 3:5-Ruth :, Hebrews 12:1, 1 Peter 2:1, 1 Peter 2:11 filthiness: James 4:8, Ezekiel 36:25, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Ephesians 5:4 and receive: Psalms 25:9, Isaiah 29:19, Isaiah 61:1, Zephaniah 2:3, Matthew 5:5, Acts 10:33, 1 Thessalonians 1:5, 1 Thessalonians 2:13 the engrafted: John 6:63, John 6:68, Romans 6:17, *marg. Romans 11:17, Hebrews 4:2 which: Acts 13:26, Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 15:2,... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - James 1:22

be: James 4:17, Matthew 7:21-Lamentations :, Matthew 12:50, Matthew 28:20, Luke 6:46-Galatians :, Luke 11:28, Luke 12:47, Luke 12:48, John 13:17, Romans 2:13, Philippians 4:8, Colossians 3:17, 1 John 2:3, 1 John 3:7, 3 John 1:11, Revelation 22:7 deceiving: James 1:26, Isaiah 44:20, Obadiah 1:3, 1 Corinthians 3:18, 1 Corinthians 6:9, 1 Corinthians 15:33, Galatians 6:3, Galatians 6:7, 2 Timothy 3:13, Titus 3:3, 2 Peter 2:13, 1 John 1:8, Revelation 12:9 Reciprocal: Exodus 35:1 - do them... read more

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - James 1:1-27

The Biblical Illustrator - James 1:19-21

The Biblical Illustrator - James 1:21-22

The Biblical Illustrator - James 1:22-25

John Trapp Complete Commentary - James 1:20

John Trapp Complete Commentary - James 1:21

John Trapp Complete Commentary - James 1:22

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - James 1:20

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - James 1:21

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - James 1:22

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